Readfield-area school district board approves budget, despite concerns about coronavirus funding transparency

Gary Carr, chairman of the Regional School Unit 38 board, votes against budget, saying he wants the public to have more information on how COVID-19 relief money was worked into the 2021-22 budget.

Lack of central Maine bus drivers adds obstacle to getting students back to school full-time

School officials have said a lack of drivers will impact getting students back to school in person, five days a week, and it's an issue statewide.

Company rescinded job offer when asked about accommodations for breastfeeding, Maine woman says in lawsuit

Attorneys for Siera Boucher of Readfield cite an internal email from a supervisor who said her questions raised ‘too many red flags.’

Maranacook students spend winter night in woods

Readfield, Gardiner and Augusta-area schools report positive COVID-19 cases

Maranacook Community Middle School will be remote for the remainder of the week, while Pittston-Randolph Consolidated School and Cony Middle and High School will remain with their regular schedules.

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.

Maine Ethics Commission says Senate District 14 candidate violated election law, but assesses no penalty

At issue are four electronic signs posted on behalf of William Guerrette, the Republican candidate in the race, and whether they comply with state election laws.

Readfield-area school officials weigh 3.97% budget increase

Superintendent Jay Charette discussed the initial spending plan at last week's meeting of the RSU 38 board of directors. He said the proposed budget totals $19.66 million, an increase of $750,552.

Readfield Union Meeting House restoration sparked by Hallowell couple’s $50,000 donation

Jack and Anita Smart have given a $50,000 matching grant to the landmark's nonprofit organization, which is in the midst of a $722,000 restoration project.

Maine Ethics Commission to meet on Senate District 14 campaign complaint

The complaint alleges that electronic signs used by William Guerrette lacked a disclosure statement of who paid for them. That disclosure was added to the signs at the request of the commission.