3 candidates were also elected to RSU 21 school board seats in uncontested races.
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Kennebunk-area towns approve $64.8M school budget
The budget for RSU 21, serving Kennebunk, Kennebunkport and Arundel, increases property taxes by about 5%.
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Maine author adapting his novel set in Waterville for Netflix
Ron Currie is adapting his 2025 novel ‘The Savage, Noble Death of Babs Dionne’ for Netflix. A prequel, ‘We Will See You Bleed,’ will be released July 7.
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Incumbent, newcomer win seats on Buxton board of selectmen
Board chair David Field, however, was not re-elected.
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These Maine authors’ novels are being developed by Netflix, Amazon and Paramount
An update on books by Tess Gerritsen, Travis Kennedy, Adam White and Ron Currie that were being developed for TV or film in the last few years.
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Bach Virtuosi Festival brings comfort and joy to Portland
Four performances are scheduled at three venues, including the new Crewe arts center at USM.
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Despite ‘no’ from North Yarmouth, MSAD 51 budget passes
The $56.7M budget is up 5.46% from the current plan.
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Scarborough voters approve $78M school budget
The total school and municipal budget will result in a tax increase of 3.2%.
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Kittery voters approve $23.9M school budget
About 81% of voters supported the proposal, which will cut staffing, give staff raises and grow funding for special education.
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Portland overwhelmingly approves $179.3M school budget
The teachers union initially opposed the budget, but reversed course last week when the district committed to adding back several ed tech positions.