Spruce Mountain budget meeting is April 7, referendum vote April 26.
Regional School Unit 9
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Farmington voters choose 2 selectmen not on ballot
Michael Fogg and Dennis O’Neil sought the seats, but Byron Staples and Joshua Bell won with write-in votes.
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Forestry program purchases mini-forwarder with grant
The forestry and wood harvesting program at Foster Career and Technical Education Center in Farmington was one of three state-wide to receive grants from a new program.
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Spruce Mountain school district sets budget meeting April 7
An initial vote will be followed by a second on April 26 in Jay, Livermore and Livermore Falls.
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Blue Crew robotics team wins Chairman’s Award
Five students from Spruce Mountain High School in Jay and one from Maine School of Science and Mathematics in Limestone are part of the team this year.
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Women’s History Month/Spruce Mountain HS students blazing trails in STEAM
Lily Bailey and Ava Coates are paving the way for other girls to excel in STEM areas.
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RSU 9 removes universal masking mandate
Regional School Unit 9 has adopted a new COVID-19 policy to make masking optional districtwide. But the motion authorizes the superintendent to reissue universal masking in individual schools upon recommendation from the CDC in the event of an outbreak.
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RSU 9 superintendent says he will recommend removal of masking mandate
Superintendent Chris Elkington says his decision is based on updated guidance from the Maine Center for Disease Control & Prevention and the state Department of Education.
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Exceptional teachers: The inventive art teacher
Regional School Unit 9 elementary art educator Kim Jacques was able to find creative solutions to the challenges that came with teaching art through the ups and downs of the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
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Pair of educators get the ball rolling to establish a Mt. Blue Hall of Fame
Mt. Blue athletic director Chad Brackett and Mt. Blue Middle School principal James Black believe the community would benefit from a Hall of Fame.