Hires, promotions, appointments Amy Lamb of the Maine Trust for Local News, formerly Maine Today Media, has been promoted to chief operating officer from her position as group vice president of financial planning and analysis. She’s been with the company since 2011. Stefanie Manning, former group vice president of consumer revenue and creative services, has […]
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RSU 5 Superintendent’s Notebook: Dedicated ‘village’ ensures great start of new school year
It has often been said, “It takes a village to raise a child.” Although it is not entirely certain where the proverb originated, it speaks to the power of community collaboration. It was this shared effort by members of the RSU 5 staff, “the village,” that prepared our six schools to welcome over 2,100 students […]
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Fire damages house, destroys barn in Durham
The three-story barn collapsed, a garage was destroyed and fire nearly spread to the house at 422 Meadow Road.
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RSU 5 Superintendent’s Notebook: Let teachers know how much you appreciate them
In September 1970, my mother held my hand as we ascended the staircase of the primary school in Lincoln for my first day of school. The school was built in the early 1900s and I vividly remember the sound my new Buster Brown shoes made on those old wooden stairs. As I approached my kindergarten […]
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Dog helps save two people when Durham building catches fire
No one was injured, but the building was a total loss, a fire official said.
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Ranchers and farmers in Maine face bottleneck getting meat products to consumers
Bill in U.S. Senate could make it easier to sell meats locally; owners of a mid-sized ranch offer their views, concerns.
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RSU 5 Superintendent’s Notebook: A look into budget priorities for new year
The RSU 5 board of directors has worked diligently to develop a budget that is focused on the goals of the district and the needs of our students while remaining responsive to the needs of our taxpayers. The board of directors’ proposed operating budget for FY 24 is $39,080,569, which is an overall increase of […]
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RSU 5 Superintendent’s Notebook: School budget development underway with opportunities for input
We have much to celebrate as a school community. The schools in RSU 5 have a culture of kindness and respect for individual differences. Our students continue to have high academic performance which supports the achievement of their postsecondary goals. Students in the visual arts receive many awards and accolades for their outstanding accomplishments. Musicians […]
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Inside New Gloucester: Feb. 10
Annual ice fishing derby Royal River Rod and Gun Club is pleased to host their annual Ice Fishing Derby, Saturday, Feb. 11, at Range Pond State Park, Poland. Proceeds from this event will help fund the club’s Youth Field Day event in the spring. The derby takes place from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Prizes […]
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RSU 5 Superintendent’s Notebook: The struggle is real for student mental health
In October of 2021, the American Academy of Pediatrics collaborated with the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and the Children’s Hospital Association and declared “a national emergency in children’s mental health,” and urged policymakers to take action. AAP President Lee Savio Beers stated, “Young people have endured so much throughout this pandemic and […]