Wells-Ogunquit school district budget approved by voters

[](https://www.pressherald.com/tag/election-2026/) _[Read all of our coverage](https://www.pressherald.com/tag/election-2026/) of Maine's 2026 election or stay up to date with the latest developments through the [Maine Political Report](https://www.pressherald.com/mprnewsletter/) in your inbox or [text messages](https://www.pressherald.com/2026/01/11/maine-political-news-sent-right-to-your-phone-sign-up-for-text-alerts-from-our-editor/) from politics editor Kirby Wilson._ Voters widely approved the Wells-Ogunquit Community School District’s $33.4 million budget proposal Tuesday. The budget passed with 2,749 votes, or 82% of total votes, while 548 rejected it between the two towns, according to unofficial results. In total, 3,333 voters cast ballots on the budget. The approved budget is a 2.4% increase from last year and is expected to require a small tax increase in both towns. District officials said the budget increase will cover staff raises and expected benefit rate hikes.  The new budget will take effect July 1, prior to the start of the new school year. Copy the Story Link Tagged: [election 2026](https://www.pressherald.com/tag/election-2026/), [school budget](https://www.pressherald.com/tag/school-budget/), [wells high school](https://www.pressherald.com/tag/wells-high-school/) [](https://www.pressherald.com/author/isabelle-oss) [Isabelle OssStaff Writer](https://www.pressherald.com/author/isabelle-oss) Isabelle Oss is a community reporter covering Kittery, Berwick, North Berwick, South Berwick, York and Ogunquit. Born and raised in Colorado, she moved to Maine in April 2026. Isabelle holds a master’s. [More by Isabelle Oss](https://www.pressherald.com/author/isabelle-oss)