With recent uncertainty around federal SNAP benefits due to the government shutdown, I have been thinking a lot about food, and not just as calories or fuel, but as care. When students come to school hungry, their focus is pulled away from learning and toward a more basic question: Am I going to eat today? […]
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Meet the candidates for Freeport-area school board
Residents from three towns will decide Nov. 4 who serves on the Regional School Unit 5 board.
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Freeport-area schools begin planning for new early childhood responsibilities
With thoughtful planning and broad community involvement, we can build an early childhood system that supports families, strengthens our schools and benefits students far beyond their first years.
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Freeport-based district prepares new superintendent for busy school year
New RSU 5 superintendent Tom Gray is taking the reins with a packed agenda, from cellphone policy debates to shaping a long-term vision.
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Rolling up our sleeves: Strategic planning in Freeport-area schools
As I settle into my new role as superintendent of RSU 5, I feel grateful for the timing. Right from the start, I get to roll up my sleeves and dive into the work of building a new strategic plan. That might sound like just another document on a shelf — but in reality, a […]
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Freeport High School scholarship fund more than doubled by surprise donation
A Freeport High School scholarship foundation received a $3.2 million donation from Norman Stetson. The board running the fund is looking into how best to use it for its program.
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Freeport-area school budget receives approval from voters
During Tuesday’s local school budget election, voters approved both articles of the proposed RSU 5 school budget.
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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.
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Freeport-area school budget priorities serve students and taxpayers
The Regional School Unit 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 FY26 is $44,455,929, which is an overall increase […]
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RSU 5 Superintendent’s Notebook: RSU 5 welcomes public participation in budget development
RSU 5 is well into the process of developing a budget for the 2025-2026 school year that will allow us to continue to provide a high quality education and move our district forward, while at the same time being fiscally responsible to the taxpayer. The RSU 5 board of directors has been presented with the […]