Hallowell-area school district cuts spending in its budget, but city official says it’s not enough

Regional School Unit 2 was able to trim its budget by nearly $100,000, but towns are still seeing a steep increase in their local shares.

Monmouth voters to decide on middle school demolition, $3.6 million in spending at Town Meeting

Voters will also decide on a $30,000 expenditure for a playground at the town beach, which was taken off of the warrant by selectmen in March but reinstated Tuesday by a citizen's petition.

Hallowell-area school board divided on early release days, plan to continue discussion next week

Regional School Unit 2 will be sending another survey out to parents to gather their input about how they would prefer staff development time be managed.

Proposed budget has Dresden considering withdrawal from Hallowell-area school district

Dresden is not the only municipality critical of Regional School Unit 2's proposed spending plan. Farmingdale and Monmouth officials are also questioning how they would pay what the district is asking.

Monmouth Academy names Burnham February student of month

Early morning blaze destroys Route 202 house in Monmouth

Fire chief: No one home when fire started and no injuries reported.

Monmouth solar project planned on 55 acres gets OK from Planning Board

Two days after a moratorium that would have halted the project was defeated, the project planned on Ridge Road received board approval with draft conditions.

Monmouth voters defeat moratorium that would have halted commercial solar projects

On Tuesday, residents voted 578-350 to defeat the article, which allows progress to continue on a proposed solar project on Ridge Road.

Craig Hickman sworn in after historic win in special Senate election

Craig Hickman of Winthrop earned nearly two-thirds of the votes in the district, which encompasses southern Kennebec County. He was sworn in Wednesday morning.

Monmouth author to talk about town’s Underground Railroad via Zoom

Area families put their lives and fortunes in jeopardy to help slaves escape.