Voters approve a $2.02 million budget for Mexico vocational school

Twenty-six voters from towns encompassing Region 9 School of Applied Technology in Mexico unanimously approved a $2.02 million budget for 2022-23 on Wednesday.

Mexico vocational school proposes $283,000 less for 2022-23 budget

Region 9 School of Applied Technology cut a forestry and a career exploratory program, Director Brenda Gammon said.

Face Time: Catherine Brown — Region 9’s culinary arts instructor offers ‘nose-to-tail’ course

The culinary arts expert, Marine Corps veteran and admitted food lover teaches the popular culinary arts course at the School of Applied Technology in Mexico, also giving students a 'seed-to-plate' perspective.

High school students gear up for firefighting careers

At a time when recruiting and retaining firefighters has grown increasingly difficult, officials believe high school fire science programs are part of the solution.

Residents of western Maine towns approve Mexico technical school budget for 2021-22

Residents of the 16 towns that send their students to Region 9 School of Applied Technology in Mexico approved a $2.3 million budget for 2021-22 and an adult education budget of $401,167 on Wednesday evening.

Photo: Culinary students fire up the grills

Mexico tech school board passes $2.3 million budget

Mason King was hired as an IT specialist for Region 9 School of Applied Technology.

Proposed budget for Mexico tech school includes $2,314 cut to current spending

The Region 9 School of Applied Technology board of directors is scheduled to vote Wednesday on the proposed $2.3 million budget for 2021-22.

Students check out options for the future at education fair in Mexico

Bethel, Dixfield and Rumford high school students learn about college, job and trades opportunities.

Mexico tech school treats students, first responders to barbecue

The first day of classes at Region 9 School of Applied Technology included a cookout for emergency workers.