The Sheepscot Valley Regional School Unit 12 budget passed in every town except Somerville with a two vote differential in the June 12 budget referendum.

"We're very pleased with this budget; it supports kids," RSU 12 Superintendent Greg Potter said during a telephone interview after the referendum. "This is a very positive result and we feel good about that support."

The voting results are as follows (numbers taken from RSU 12 Office of the Superintendent):

Alna: 60 yes, 50 no

Chelsea: 242 yes, 164 no

Palermo: 91 yes, 73 no

Somerville: 36 yes, 38 no

Westport Island: 114 yes, 98 no

Whitefield: 175 yes, 95 no

Windsor: 176 yes, 128 no

Wiscasset: 333 yes, 326 no

Totals: 1227 yes and 972 no votes. Of the total votes, there were 78 "voids" or ballot with this question left blank.