JAY — In a surprise move Friday, Spruce Mountain High School Principal Thomas J. Plourde was removed from his position by the district superintendent. Superintendent Todd LeRoy, who has been with RSU 73 since August, said Plourde’s removal was part of a process to reduce the district’s administrative team by one position in order to […]
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Rowe School students visit Norway Historical Society and Museum
Curator Charles Longley from the Norway Museum and Historical Society shows a group of third graders from Rowe School historical artifacts that would have been used in every day life in the home. Retired teachers Bruce Watts and Peter Hammond, along with Longley, arranged for 50 third graders in three groups over three days to […]
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Mechanic Falls student awarded
Tri-Town Optimist Club president Jeff Gagnon awards Savannah Tash, a sixth grader from Elm Street School, for being the December Student of the Month. The club, which covers Mechanic Falls, Minot and Poland, awards a student in RSU 16 each month. Tash is described by her teacher as an outstanding student with a positive attitude […]
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Auburn library announces January events for teens
AUBURN — The public library has announced its teens events for the month of January. Maine Job Corps — Teens and new adults, ages 16-24. This program is designed to give young adults the necessary skills to navigate in the job world. This program is free. Contact Cathie Gavett of the Maine Job Corps at […]
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SeniorsPlus classes announced
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus has announced classes for January. Classes are held at 8 Falcon Road, unless otherwise noted. Tips & Tools for Quitting Tobacco — 11 a.m. to noon, Thursday, Jan. 3. Instructor: Maureen Higgins, cancer health outreach educator with Dempsey Center. Learn about resources for quitting, how to prepare to quit, and how to […]
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Boy Scouts to hold Christmas Tree Drive
Boy Scout Troop 580 of Rumford will hold its annual Christmas Tree Drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 5. The Scouts will properly dispose of trees left undecorated outside homes in Rumford, Mexico, Dixfield and Peru. The cost is $5 per tree and registration for pickup list can be made by calling […]
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Loon Echo receives grants for Peabody-Fitch Woods project
BRIDGTON — The Peabody-Fitch Woods project in South Bridgton moves another step closer to reality as Loon Echo Land Trust announces two additional grants. The Trust received $20,000 from the Davis Conservation Foundation and $10,000 from the Morton-Kelly Charitable Trust to help fund the project. The proposed Peabody-Fitch Woods would protect the historic Narramissic Farm […]
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Adult ed classes for next semester announced
PARIS — Oxford Hills/Nezinscot Adult Education has announced classes for the next semester. Classes will be held at Buckfield Junior-Senior High School, 160 Morrill St., Buckfield. Tuesday, Jan. 22: YOGA Hacks for Real Life I, from 7 to 8 p.m. for seven weeks with Heidi Durgin. Bring a yoga mat and water bottle. Cost is $50. Wednesday, Jan. 30: Gold […]
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CareerCenter announces workshops for January
LEWISTON — The Lewiston CareerCenter has announced workshops for January. All workshops are located at the Lewiston CareerCenter unless otherwise noted. Job Fair — Monday, Jan. 7, 10 a.m. to noon. More than 20 employers, all of whom are hiring, will be on hand to talk with job seekers. Folks should come prepared with a resume and […]
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Morse Library announces 2019 book discussion series
GREENE — Morse Memorial Library will host a series of book discussions in 2019. Books to be discussed include fiction and nonfiction titles on a variety of topics. The discussions will take place at the library on the third Thursday of every other month. Multiple copies will be available to borrow at the library four weeks […]