AVON — The Maine School of Masonry in Avon announces that Gagne and Son, suppliers of concrete and cement products, has contributed cement products and supplies to the school to assure that the masonry trade continues to be alive and well in Maine.

The Maine School of Masonry is the only private masonry school in the country and the only full-year school in Maine committed to making sure that masons continue to be trained and certified in the state.

Maine School of Masonry’s owner Steve “Mitch” Mitchell said that Gagne’s offer of the much-needed supplies allows the school to continue to provide training.

Maine School of Masonry is now accepting new applications for the 2013-14 year. For more information, go to: www.masonryschool.org.

Gagne and Son (www.gagneandson.com) have eight stores in Maine, including in Belgrade and Auburn.