Spruce Mountain Primary School administrators said family routines and outside barriers are to blame, and dispute claims that bullying is a widespread cause of students missing school.
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Voters in Jay-based school district elect board members
Residents of Jay, Livermore and Livermore Falls also filled seats on local select boards and approved budgets in April 28 elections.
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Candidates for Jay-based school board outline priorities
Regional School Unit 73 board of directors candidates gave details on their backgrounds, priorities and concerns ahead of the April 28 election.
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Attendance woes in Spruce Mountain schools tied to parent follow-through, principal says
RSU 73 administrators said chronic absenteeism is often linked to inconsistent home routines rather than student behavior.
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Spruce Mountain senior earns 2026 Principal’s Award
Annalaya Spear, of Jay, has been named the recipient at Spruce Mountain High School.
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Spring has just begun, but it’s never too early to check out summer camps across western Maine
Families must plan early due to limited local camps, varying schedules and high demand for youth programming.
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AI use expands in western Maine schools, policing
Maine is allowing limited use of artificial intelligence in government while requiring safeguards, human oversight and strict data protections.
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UMF hosting Blue Crew robotics team for 2026 season
The University of Maine at Farmington is hosting the Blue Crew Robotics Team this season, giving the regional high school program a dedicated workspace on campus.
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Jay-based school board restores earlier budget proposal after complaints
RSU 73 directors met March 5 at Spruce Mountain High School to review proposed FY 2026-27 budgets for the regular school program, adult education and food service.
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Jay-based schools seek $200K cut to proposed 2026-27 budget
The RSU 73 board voted to ask the superintendent to reduce the proposed 2026-27 school budget by $200,000 before it goes to voters.