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3 takeaways from Westbrook’s $58.6M proposed school budget

The proposed budget includes a nearly 10% increase in spending compared to last year.

Three things to know about the proposed $55.68 million budget, which emphasizes literacy programs and special education.

by Tom Gray Superintendent's Notebook March 5, 2026March 9, 2026

Over the coming months, the RSU 5 board will be gathering more information and developing the district’s strategic plan.

School Committee budget discussions begin in March.

The proposed budget slightly reduces staff due to declining enrollment, but still projects a 4.57% increase from this year’s budget.

by Tom Gray Superintendent's Notebook February 4, 2026March 5, 2026

Even without changes to programs, the budget would have to increase. Balances and trade-offs must be made.

by The Editorial Board November 21, 2025November 21, 2025

A Kennebec Journal investigation reveals the local school board’s rising importance in the gaudy national battle sometimes called ‘the culture war.’

During Tuesday’s local school budget election, voters approved both articles of the proposed RSU 5 school budget.

The proposed school budget for Regional School District 1 easily passed in all four communities.

The proposed budget increased 7% and will seek final voter approval on June 10.