If Richmond withdraws from school district, local control could come at a higher price, officials say

The yearly budget estimate was made based on last year's budget and Richmond's share in contributing funding for Regional School Unit 2.

Local students make St. Michael’s College dean’s list

Swan Island ferry halted by Coast Guard over lack of inspection

The ferry had been in operation for seven years. Now, federal officials say it unsafe and poses a threat to the environment. Service will not resume until the state provides the necessary documentation to operate a small passenger vessel.

Proposed Gardiner sewer rate increase wins early support

Proposed 4% increase expected to raise about $52,000 during this fiscal year, which would help pay higher costs during the fiscal year that started a week ago and allow the Wastewater Department to begin saving toward the next phase of its system upgrades.

Healthy Living for ME announces July in-person, online workshops

Maine Connections Academy names valedictorian, salutatorian

Claire McBride is valedictorian, Izabelle Gilley salutatorian.

Richmond to present $2.7 million budget to town voters

Residents will vote on the budget, which is up 5.6% from last year, and a slate of local races Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Richmond Hallway Garage on High Street.  

Richmond High School sends off 30 graduates

Richmond High School students, educated during the COVID-19 pandemic, bid farewell to their school and friends as Alyssa Letendre, the class valedictorian, urges them to pursue an end to gun violence

Augusta tech students receive toolships from foundation

Augusta tech center presents awards, scholarships