Hallowell-area fifth grade classes to return to elementary school building in fall

Prompted by parent concerns, the Regional School Unit 2 board of directors unanimously approved the move at a recent meeting. The students had been temporarily placed in Hall-Dale Middle School.

Six candidates vie for spots on inaugural Richmond school board

The special election will be held on March 7.

Richmond student makes LeTourneau University dean’s list

Brunswick ministry helps children appreciate mercy, compassion

Richmond transition committee hitting roadblocks from RSU 2 central office

The Richmond Transition Committee has not gotten documents it needs in order to move forward with the town's separation from the Hallowell-based school district.

Statue of Richmond shipbuilder, which survived at least two fires, moved to Town Office

The relocation of the statue of T.J. Southard, considered one of the founders of Richmond, brings a slice of the town's history into view during its bicentennial year.

Hallowell-area school district has not been compensating some employees correctly

Rick Amero, the interim superintendent in Regional School Unit 2, says widespread issues with the district's payroll and employee benefits can be traced back to at least July 2021.

South China teen dies from injuries sustained in Richmond highway crash

Rémy Pettengill, 17, was gravely injured Dec. 30 in a multivehicle crash on Interstate 295 in Richmond.

Five-car crash in Richmond causes multiple injuries and leads to arrest

The five-car crash started after an individual drove under the influence and crashed into a tractor trailer, according to officials; a secondary crash followed as some cars slowed down along the section of Interstate 295 in Richmond.

Augusta tech center names November professionals of month