Mathew Roy lost to incumbent Margaret ‘Peg’ Wheeler by 72 votes in the MSAD 60 race. If a recount had gone forward, Roy would’ve had to cover the cost of the process if the result was unchanged.
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Posted inCommunity, News
Here’s what’s on the June ballots in Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, Arundel and Sanford
From school budget validations to land use ordinance amendments, here’s everything to expect on your town’s budget in June.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Judge rules against Augusta school board in ‘Corn Pop’ free speech lawsuit
The ruling orders the school board to stop enforcing certain restrictions on public comments during its meetings while the lawsuit continues.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
What to know about Scarborough’s $79 million proposed school budget
The $79.3 million budget is about $5.5 million higher than this year’s budget.
Posted inMaine, News
Berwick-area school district increases police presence following viral board moment
MSAD 60 is responding to ‘unsettling and concerning’ comments after a video of a discussion about harassment polices and transgender students was widely circulated in right-wing circles online.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Westbrook looks to fill School Committee vacancy
There were no candidates on the ballot in the November elections.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Check in on your local school board | Editorial
A Kennebec Journal investigation reveals the local school board’s rising importance in the gaudy national battle sometimes called ‘the culture war.’
Posted inMaine, News
Parents’ rights groups, backed by conservative funders, bring fight to Maine school boards
The Gardiner-area school board is one of many across the state being confronted with organized, sometimes disruptive, efforts to remake education.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Windham School Board candidates pitch themselves to voters
The candidates discussed hot-button issues ranging from the district budget to bullying and parental rights.
Posted inNews, Schools and Education, Times Record
Member will resign from Freeport-area school board after end of school year
RSU 5 board member Cheyenne Farrell resigned before serving out her 2026 term, saying she could no longer serve in a way that aligns with the level of engagement and energy the role deserves.