LIVERMORE FALLS — Santa’s Workshop, a light parade and a Christmas tree lighting will take place Saturday, Dec. 14. The Spirit of the Season Committee will hold Santa’s Workshop from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the cafeteria of the former Spruce Mountain High School. Children ages 12 and younger can buy gifts for their […]
RSU 73
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K. Bryant: Time to negotiate a new contract
When it comes to consolidating the RSU 73 school system, the superintendent and school board need to wake up to the reality that they have spent more than three years continually hitting the “snooze button.” RSU 73 is the last district in the state of Maine to negotiate a new contract for all of its […]
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McAninch appointed to fill vacant RSU 73 term
JAY — Selectpersons voted to accept the resignation of RSU 73 Director Clint Brooks. Selectpersons also voted Monday to appoint Kathy McAninch to fill the term until the next election in June 2014. McAninch was the only person to contact the Town Office to say she was interested in filling the position, Town Manager Ruth […]
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RSU 73 session set on restructuring elementary schools
LIVERMORE FALLS — RSU 73 residents will have a chance to learn about and comment on a tentative proposal to restructure the district’s two elementary schools at a public forum set for 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, at Spruce Mountain Middle School. Superintendent Robert Wall will lead the discussion with a PowerPoint presentation. Jay Elementary […]
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Education committee to start meeting after Jan. 1
LIVERMORE — An ad hoc committee to study education options for the town’s children will begin meeting after Jan. 1, 2014, Administrative Assistant Kurt Schaub said Tuesday. Serving on the committee are Selectperson Rod Newman, Warren Forbes, Clint Boothby, James McDonald and Cindy Young. Young is one of three RSU 73 directors from Livermore. The […]
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Jay board to discuss appointing RSU 73 director
JAY — Selectpersons will discuss appointing a resident to the RSU 73 Board of Directors at their next meeting, Town Manager Ruth Cushman said Thursday. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Nov. 25 at the Town Office. Anyone interested in serving on the RSU 73 board is asked to call the Town Office […]
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Medicare benefits could be affected by changing counties
LIVERMORE FALLS — If Livermore Falls voters OK a move from Androscoggin County to Franklin County in the Nov. 5 referendum, the Medicare benefits for some residents could be affected. “I want to make sure the property taxes address my cost in health insurance,” said resident Ron Chadwick. He has heard from other people who […]
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Three volunteer to serve on Livermore’s education committee; more needed
LIVERMORE — Two residents and an RSU 73 director have volunteered to serve on an ad-hoc committee to look into options educating the town’s children. Appointments to the committee will be made at the next Board of Selectpersons meeting at 7 p.m. Oct. 21 at the Town Office. Residents James McDonald and Clint Boothby, a […]
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SMHS in need of a guidance counselor
JAY — The RSU 73 board heard concerns Thursday night that only one guidance counselor and one guidance secretary are available at Spruce Mountain High School to serve 471 students. “Last year there were two (of each). Is there anything in the short term?” teacher Rob Taylor asked. “I’m concerned about all the work to […]
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Livermore panel to consider education options
LIVERMORE — Selectpersons agreed Monday to form an ad-hoc committee to look into education options for the town’s children, Administrative Assistant Kurt Schaub said. The board first wants to meet with the town’s representatives to RSU 73, directors Diane Gould, Tim Madden and Cindy Young. That meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Oct. 7 at […]