RSU 9 board reviews new school year preparations and updates from Mt. Blue principals

The RSU 9 board of directors received updates from the Mt. Blue High School principal on new school year preparations and from the Mt. Blue Middle School principal on recent developments and training initiatives.

Photo: Mini-golfing and on the move in Auburn

Hunting for clues, greeting teachers highlight open house at Spruce Mountain Elementary School

Scavenger hunts were held in each classroom in the school.

Phillips Elementary School principal shares updates on the first day of school

Students arrive for their first day of school at Phillips Elementary, Principal Jeff Pillsbury shares updates.

Photos: Cape Cod Hill School welcomes students

Cape Cod Hill School welcomes students to first day of school Aug. 28 in New Sharon.

Photos: Spruce Mountain students begin new year

Family and friends gathered Thursday morning to see students attending Spruce Mountain schools head off for the first day of school.

Oxford Hills school staff welcomed back to work

Photos: Students, staff return for classes in New Sharon

The first day back to school went smoothly Wednesday.

Photos: Back-to-school haircuts

United Way of the Tri-Valley Area sees record low in participants for free school supplies in Farmington

United Way of the Tri-Valley Area's "Packs for Progress" event sees only a third of its usual number of sign ups.