LIVERMORE FALLS — The Spruce Mountain High School Football Boosters will host a spaghetti luncheon and pie auction Sunday, Oct. 26, in the cafeteria at the Spruce Mountain Adult Education Center. The center is at the former south campus of Spruce Mountain High School, which was the former Livermore Falls High School, on Cedar Street. […]
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Livermore joins the school challenge
LIVERMORE — The town is participating in the School Spirit Challenge by collecting canned goods and monetary donations that will benefit the Good Shepherd Food-Bank. The Spruce Mountain High School in Jay challenged the town to get involved. The challenge is a friendly competition between schools to show school pride and spirit, all while helping […]
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Jay Town Office, Police Department participate in school challenge
JAY — The Town Office and Police Department have been challenged by Spruce Mountain High School to be involved with the School Spirit Challenge, Town Manager Shiloh LaFreniere said. “We will be collecting money and food donations here at the Town Office,” she said. The challenge is a friendly competition between schools to show school […]
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Auditions for Christmas musical to be held in Jay
JAY — Auditions for Spruce Mountain High School’s community musical, “Miracle on 34th Street,” will be held Wednesday, Oct. 1, on the school stage. Sessions are from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 to 8 p.m. There are parts for all ages. The musical will be performed at 7 p.m. Dec. 12 and 13, on […]
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New superintendent shares personal, educational information with community
JAY — Jocelyn Mosher-Collins believes newly hired Superintendent Kenneth Healey is positive for the community. “He was prepared to respond to questions, and he seems to communicate well,” said the Jay parent of two children in the Spruce Mountain district. Mosher-Collins was one of about 25 community and RSU 73 staff members who attended a […]
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Spruce Mountain High School names top four students
JAY — When seniors at Spruce Mountain High School march down the aisle for graduation ceremonies June 7, there will be two valedictorians and two salutatorians. The Class of 2014 honored the top two students from the former Jay and Livermore Falls high school campuses. This is the first year all high school students have […]
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Racewalking: Track and field’s misunderstood event
JAY — Of all the track and field events, racewalking is perhaps the most misunderstood. “People think it’s easier than running,” said Spruce Mountain High School racewalker Sam Brenner, a junior who is the defending Class B state champion in the event. “It’s way harder. It uses a muscle group that no one else uses.” […]
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Spruce Mountain High School students share fears, dreams for project
JAY — Spruce Mountain High School (SMHS) junior Melanie Drake can sympathize with anyone who has ever felt depressed or felt like the world is against them. As she took part in her Jobs for Maine’s Graduates class activities this year, she began thinking about the To Write Love On Her Arms (TWLOHA) foundation. According […]
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Erik Taylor receives Principal’s Award
JAY — Spruce Mountain High School senior Erik Taylor has successfully balanced academics and extracurricular activities to make the most of his high school experience. For his contributions to the school, he has earned the 2014 Principal’s Award. The award is presented annually at Maine high schools to the student who best balances academics and […]
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Spruce Mountain High School senior honored for scholarship
JAY — Erik Taylor, a senior at Spruce Mountain High School, has earned two recent academic honors that are a testament to his love of learning. At a Maine Association of Basketball Coaches (MABC) banquet during McDonald’s All-Star Weekend on March 7-8, Taylor won a $2,000 scholarship as the MABC’s top Academic All-Star. Taylor, who […]