SAD 44 directors Monday made an adjustment to the meeting agenda in order to discuss proposed legislation that, if passed, would eliminate exemptions to the statewide school funding formula in SAD 44 and SAD 6 (See above story.). Murphy distributed figures prepared by the district’s attorney, Richard Spencer of Drummond Woodsum, that showed nearly $2.4 […]
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SAD 44 draft budget up $99,000
At Monday’s School Board meeting, SAD 44 Superintendent David Murphy presented a summary of the preliminary draft budget for fiscal year 2016, including a breakdown by ‘cost center.’ The budget totals $10,663,374, an increase of $99,149, or less than one percent, over the previous fiscal year’s budget of $10,564,225. Murphy also distributed a historical comparison […]
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LD 1082 could hurt SAD 44 more than Newry withdrawal
LD 1082 is a school funding bill that, if passed by the Maine Legislature, could potentially impact SAD 44 more than Newry withdrawing from the district would, according to district officials. The bill is written to take effect Jan. 1 and would specifically affect SAD 44 and SAD 6. A public hearing on the proposal […]
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SAD 44 Science Fair showcases ‘awesome’ experiments in Bethel
BETHEL — Growing gummy bears, tweaking colors in carnations and dream analysis were among the many science projects presented Saturday by children for SAD 44’s debut Science Day Science Fair. Held in the Telstar Jr./Sr. High School cafeteria and hallway, students from grades four through eight and two high-schoolers set up booths, displaying experiments and […]
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Woodstock voting on Dog Control Ordinance
WOODSTOCK — Voters at Monday’s town meeting will decide whether to require dog kennels, rescue shelters or similar facilities applying for a license or a permit to notify abutters. It’s one of 39 articles on the warrant, which will be voted on starting at 7 p.m. Monday, March 23, in the Woodstock Elementary School multipurpose […]
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Former Lewiston convicted felon charged with stealing laptop from Bethel student
MEXICO — A Mexico man who gained national notoriety in October 2007 by jumping off a third-story balcony in Lewiston only to be tackled by Sun Journal photographer Russ Dillingham is back behind bars in Paris. Norman Thompson, 42, of 9 Oxford St., was arrested Tuesday by Oxford County Lt. Chancey Libby on charges of […]
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Newry election might create conflict of interest on SAD 44 withdrawal
NEWRY — Voters going to the polls Monday, March 2, could possibly create a conflict depending on who they choose for selectman. But town officials said Wednesday they’d cross that bridge if they get there. Selectman Brooks Morton is seeking a second three-year term against challenger Jim Largess. Three years ago, Morton was elected by […]
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SAD 44 board takes no action on creation of cost-sharing committee
BETHEL — The SAD 44 board voted Monday to take no action on creating a committee to consider possible changes to the cost-sharing method among the five district towns, Superintendent David Murphy said Tuesday. Murphy said the Newry Withdrawal Subcommittee, which is made up of board members, made a motion for the board to take […]
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This week’s agenda
Tuesday Hartford: Road Committee, 7 p.m., Town Hall Lovell: Selectmen, 7 p.m., Town Office Paris: Planning Board, 7 p.m., Town Office Sumner: Selectmen, 7 p.m., Town Office Wednesday Bethel: Planning Board, 7 p.m., Town Office Buckfield: Planning Board, 6:30 p.m., Municipal Center Newry: SAD 44 Withdrawal, 5 p.m., Town Office Thursday Casco: Special Town Meeting, […]
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Juvenile charged with terrorizing SAD 44 staff, students
BETHEL — Police said a 17-year-old male was charged late Sunday night with making threats against School Administrative District 44 staff and students, who were told to stay home Monday. Classes will resume Tuesday, Superintendent David Murphy said Monday. Chief Deputy Hart Daley of the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office said Monday that the juvenile is […]