Interim superintendent for Richmond School Department approved by the committee

The school committee voted unanimously Friday night to hire Bob Webster as the Richmond School Department's start-up administrator and interim superintendent.

Richmond School Committee to ask town for $194,000 to hire essential school staff members before July 1

The funds would pay for a superintendent, business manager and other directors to begin before the first budget year takes effect and smooth the transition during the town's separation from Regional School Unit 2.

Richmond voters select inaugural school committee members following separation from RSU 2

Residents also approved $40,000 for start-up costs for the district during a special election Tuesday.

Rick Amero permanently hired as superintendent of Hallowell-based school district

Rick Amero, former Monmouth Academy principal, will become RSU 2's new superintendent.

HealthReach welcomes returning Physician Assistant Cory Miller

Bail denied to man charged in 2019 Richmond murder

Tyon Shuron, who is accused of fatally shooting a Richmond man, has spent three years in jail awaiting his trial.

Sheriff’s deputy, his dog, and a passerby allegedly attacked by man on Richmond roadside

Shane M. Sawler, of Bath, was arrested on several charges.

Richmond bicentennial celebrates its history in the ice trade

Richmond's bicentennial year celebration began with a weekend of fire and ice, with fireworks Friday marking the 200th anniversary of the town's incorporation, and ice carving, ice history and ice skating scheduled for Saturday.

Richmond must drastically increase short-term school budget and hire administrators as soon as possible, consultant says

“The financial consequences of not being ready are far more serious than the fact you might be short," consultant Jack Turcott told the committee overseeing the town's transition out of Regional School Unit 2.

Police: Teens apparently stole car, led authorities on high-speed chase from Wiscasset to Richmond

Authorities said officers arrested a 17-year-old boy from Richmond on multiple charges in connection with the high-speed pursuit.