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Regional School Unit
A regional school unit is a type of school district in Maine. They were created starting in 2008 pursuant to a change in Maine Law that attempted to save on administrative costs by consolidating Maine's many school districts into larger districts. This change was championed by Governor John Baldacci. Despite a deadline of January 30, 2009, many voters rejected their local school consolidation plans, citing issues such as loss of local control and higher costs due to bringing lower-paid teachers up to parity. For example, Brewer faced an annual loss of $244,000 in state subsidies for rejecting the consolidation plan, but potentially a loss of $2.74 million in increased salaries over the first 3 years if it had been approved. , 77 RSUs had been formed. List of RSUs * RSU 1 - LKRSU â Arrowsic, Bath, Phippsburg, Woolwich * RSU 2 â Dresden, Farmingdale, Hallowell, Monmouth, Richmond * RSU 3 (coextensive with MSAD 3) â Brooks, Freedom, Jackson, Knox, Liberty, Monroe, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
School District
A school district is a special-purpose district that operates local public primary and secondary schools in various nations. North America United States In the U.S, most Kâ12 public schools function as units of local school districts, which usually operate several schools, and the largest urban and suburban districts operate hundreds of schools. While practice varies significantly by state (and in some cases, within a state), most American school districts operate as independent local governmental units under a grant of authority and within geographic limits created by state law. The executive and legislative power over locally controlled policies and operations of an independent school district are, in most cases, held by a school district's board of education. Depending on state law, members of a local board of education (often referred to informally as a school board) may be elected, appointed by a political office holder, serve ex officio, or a combination of any of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Richmond, Maine
Richmond is a town in Sagadahoc County, Maine, United States. The population was 3,522 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Portland– South Portland–Biddeford, Maine metropolitan statistical area, situated at the head of Merrymeeting Bay. Richmond is located adjacent to the 2,019 acre state-owned and managed Steve Powell Wildlife Management Area on Swan Island, a wildlife sanctuary and tourist area listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Swan Island is a major wildlife tourist attraction for the town, especially during the summer. Richmond is also known for its collection of Greek Revival homes, unique for the area. History The tract of land which comprises Richmond and Gardiner was purchased in 1649 from the Abenaki Indians by Christopher Lawson. The site of Richmond, as well as neighboring Swan Island, is believed by historians to have served as a summer settlement for the Abenaki. In 1719, Fort Richmond was built by the Province of Massachusetts ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Waldo, Maine
Waldo is a town in Waldo County, Maine, United States. The population was 795 at the 2020 census. It is the home town of Heather Hemmens, who is known for her role on Hellcats. History The area was once part of the Waldo Patent, a large tract of land owned by Brigadier-General Samuel Waldo of Boston. It was first settled in 1811 by Henry Davidson, then organized as Waldo Plantation on July 6, 1821. The town was incorporated by the legislature on March 17, 1845, taking the name of its early proprietor. A large portion of Waldo was rocky and uneven, unfit for cultivation. Some parts had arable soil, however, producing excellent farms and prosperous farmers. The town became noted for prize-winning cattle. It was also known for its forests, with much of the timber used for Belfast shipbuilding. The Wescott Stream provided water power, and by 1859 Waldo had seven busy sawmills. It also had one gristmill, some shingle machines, and a tannery. In 1870, the Belfast & Moosehead Lake ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Unity, Maine
Unity is a town in Waldo County, Maine, United States. The population was 2,292 at the 2020 census. The town is the service center for the northern portion of Waldo County. Outside of Waldo county, it is best known as the home of the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association, its Common Ground Country Fair and Unity College. Unity College was founded in 1965 to offset the economic effects of the declining chicken farming industry. As of 2007, the college is the town's largest employer. History When originally settled by Quakers, the town was known as Twenty-Five Mile Pond Plantation. The name came from its being located on a pond twenty-five miles from Fort Halifax in Winslow. The name was changed to Unity upon incorporation as a town in 1804. In 1898, the Village School was opened. It remained in operation until 1953 when it closed and a new elementary school was built. In 1996, the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA) purchased 200 acres of l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Troy, Maine
Troy is a town in Waldo County, Maine, United States. The population was 1,018 at the 2020 census. History Settled in approximately 1801 as Bridge's Plantation, it was incorporated as the Town of Kingville on February 22, 1812. The town's name was changed to Joy in 1815, Montgomery in 1826, and finally to Troy in 1826. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which, of it is land and is water, chiefly Carlton Pond and bordering on Unity Pond. Troy is served by US Route 202 and Maine State Route 220. It is bordered by Detroit and Plymouth on the north, Dixmont on the east, Jackson on the southeast, Thorndike on the south, Unity on the southwest and Burnham on the west. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 1,030 people, 414 households, and 303 families living in the town. The population density was . There were 476 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 95.6 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thorndike, Maine
Thorndike is a town in Waldo County, Maine, United States. The town was named after Israel Thorndike, a landowner. The population was 774 at the 2020 census. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all of it land. The town is drained by Halfmoon Stream. The town is crossed by state routes SR 220 and SR 139. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 890 people, 330 households, and 232 families living in the town. The population density was . There were 396 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 97.5% White, 0.2% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population. There were 330 households, of which 36.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.0% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Montville, Maine
Montville is a town in Waldo County, Maine, United States. The population was 1,020 at the 2020 census. History Montville was incorporated on February 18, 1807, and was named for the French word for "mountain town". Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which, of it is land and is water. Principle bodies of water are Trues Pond (173 acres), Kingdom Bog (90 acres), Ledge Pond (24 acres) and Mud Pond (15 acres). The town is crossed by state routes SR 220 and SR 3. It borders the towns of Knox to the northeast, Morrill to the east, Searsmont to the southeast, Liberty to the southwest, Palermo to the west and Freedom to the northwest. The Town Office is located on 414 Center Rd. Montville is home to part of Frye Mountain Wildlife Management Area. It is also home to part of James Dorso (Ruffingham Meadow) WMA. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 1,032 people, 433 households, and 294 families livi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monroe, Maine
Monroe is a town in Waldo County, Maine, United States named for President James Monroe. The population was 931 at the 2020 census. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which, of it is land and is water. Principal bodies of water include: Chase Bog Pond (67 acres), Basin Pond (28 acres), Lily Pond (27 acres), Thistle Pond (16 acres) and Northern Pond (15 acres). Monroe is located at the intersection of Routes 139 and 141. It is bordered on the north by Newburgh, on the east by Winterport and Frankfort, one the south by Swanville, on the southwest by Brooks, on the west by Jackson and on the northwest by Dixmont. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 890 people, 402 households, and 247 families living in the town. The population density was . There were 461 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 97.6% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Asian, and 1.9% from two ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Liberty, Maine
Liberty is a town in Waldo County, Maine, United States. The population was 934 at the 2020 census. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which, of it is land and is water. The largest water body in the town is Lake St. George. Other bodies of water include: Stevens Pond (339 acres), Trues Pon (173 acres), Little Pond (69 acres), Cargill Pond (57 acres) and Colby Pond (26 acres). Liberty is served by Maine State Routes SR 3, SR 220 and SR173. It is bordered on the north by Montville, on the east by Searsmont, on the southeast by Appleton, on the southwest by Washington and on the west by Palermo. Liberty is home to Lake St. George State Park. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 913 people, 395 households, and 259 families living in the town. The population density was . There were 718 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 97.3% White, 0.2% African Ameri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Knox, Maine
Knox is a town in Waldo County, Maine, United States. The town was named for General Henry Knox, the first United States Secretary of War. The population was 811 at the 2020 census. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which, of it is land and is water. The town is drained by Marsh Stream and Halfmoon Stream. The town is crossed by state routes SR 137, SR 220 and SR 139. It is bordered by the towns of Thorndike to the north, Brooks to the east, Morrill to the southeast, Montville to the southwest, Freedom to the west and Unity to the northwest. Principal bodies of water include Mixer Pond (48 acres) and Dutton Pond (41 acres). Knox is home to part of Frye Mountain Wildlife Management Area. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 806 people, 313 households, and 223 families living in the town. The population density was . There were 382 housing units at an average density of . The racial mak ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jackson, Maine
Jackson is a town in Waldo County, Maine, United States. The town was named after General Henry Jackson of the Revolutionary War. The population was 610 at the 2020 census. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which, of it is land and is water. Jackson is drained by North Branch Marsh Stream. It has one pond, Drake Pond (13 acres). Jackson is located on Route 7, south of U.S. Route 202. It is bordered on the north by Dixmont, on the east by Monroe, on the south by Brooks and on the west by Thondike. The topography is hilly, with high points at over on Mount Harris and other peaks to the north, remnants of the Appalachian chain. The land area of the township is mostly forested, primarily a second growth northern mixed hardwood forest dominated by ash, poplar, oak, maple, pine, cedar, spruce, tamarack (larch) and hemlock. Forestry and livestock farming are the largest land uses, with hay the most common crop, corn sila ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Freedom, Maine
Freedom is a New England town, town in Waldo County, Maine, Waldo County, Maine, United States. The population was 711 at the 2020 United States Census, 2020 census. Freedom is a residential and recreational area. History The area was part of the Plymouth Patent. It was settled in 1794 by Stephen Smith, who was a soldier in the American Revolutionary War, Revolutionary War. First called Smithstown Plantation, it was later called Beaver Hill Plantation. During the War of 1812, the town was incorporated on June 11, 1813 as Freedom, a name which had political significance. Freedom Academy was founded in 1836. The town's population was 716 inhabitants in 1870, and 652 in 1880. Principal products of farms were hay and potatoes. Sandy Stream, which is supplied by Sandy and Duck ponds, provided water power for early mills. Industries included a flour mill, Maize, corn mill, sawmill for long lumber, roof shingle, shingle mill, a shovel handle factory, a carding, clothing and woolen mill, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
