6 months ago
SAD 1 residents approve nearly $31M budget
The $30,820,480 budget for the 2024-25 school year is $1.68 million more than last year’s figure, due mainly to salary and benefits, utility hikes and rising costs of goods and services
Education
6 months ago
Voters give Houlton area school district more money to avoid cutting positions
In a 182 to 65 vote, the proposed $16.4 million budget was increased to $16.9 million, adding money into regular instruction, athletics and student programming.
6 months ago
RSU 29 budget hike will raise Houlton’s mill rate and increase town taxes
Taxes on a property valued at $200,000 will go from about $4,120 to $4,400 because the increased local contribution to the school district will increase the mill rate from 20.6 to 22.
6 months ago
Hodgdon School District administrators hold the line with only minor budget increases
The board-approved $7.25 million budget reflects an increase of $53,130 over last year with an additional local ask of $159,125.
6 months ago
Houlton Middle High School honor parts
Houlton Middle High School proudly announces Sophia Lorom as the valedictorian for the graduating Class of 2024. Sophia, daughter of Darcy and Barry Lorom, has achieved outstanding academic excellence throughout her high school career and has been actively involved in numerous extracurricular activities and community service endeavors.
6 months ago
Hobbs receives Principal’s Award
Chelsea Hobbs of Perham, a senior at Washburn District High School, has been selected to receive the 2024 Principal’s Award, Principal Lawrence Worcester announced.
6 months ago
Doughty receives Principal’s Award
Ashland District School senior Abby Doughty of Ashland was recently selected to receive the 2024 Principal’s Award, according to Principal Joel Hall.
6 months ago
Maggie McQuade Receives 2024 MPA Principal’s Award
Principal Laura Hunter has announced that Maggie McQuade is the 2024 recipient of the Maine Principal’s award for Easton Jr./Sr. High School.
6 months ago
Chandler earns Principal’s Award
Hunter Chandler of Mapleton, a senior at Presque Isle High School, has been selected to receive the 2024 Principal’s Award, Principal David Bartlett announced.
6 months ago
Bushey is Tech Center Student of the Year
The Presque Isle Tech Center has announced Alek Bushey as the 2024 Student of the Year.
