As part of the international program teams of high school students research then develop and present an oral presentation on how to address an environmental issue currently being faced.
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Envirothon team finds unique solution regarding solar
The new type of solar panels actually helps plants grow.
Solar eclipse viewing in Jay is awesome, a spectacle
A sunny afternoon and fairly dry ground made great conditions for watching the solar eclipse even though Jay was not in the path of totality.
State math meet promotes academic excellence for high school students
AUGUSTA — The 45th annual Maine State Math Meet, held in the Augusta Civic Center on April 2, was the culmination of a year of academic competition. Schools are divided into four divisions based on student population. Awards are given to the top-scoring students in each high school grade level and school awards are given […]
Spruce Mountain High School senior Leah Burgess wins state environmental award
Burgess was recently named Maine Environmental Education Association Student of the Year.
Solar eclipse party at French Falls in Jay: Dry ground, gorgeous day, we will take it!
French Falls Park in Jay bustled with activity Monday afternoon while waiting for the solar eclipse to occur.
Blue Crew robotics team competes in qualifying events
Editor’s note: This report was provided by Mason Labonte, Blue Crew FRC Team 6153 assistant team captain. FARMINGTON — Since January of this year when FIRST [For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology] released their FRC [First Robotics Competition] game Crescendo, Blue Crew FRC Team 6153 has been working on its 2024 robot Fortissimo. […]
Faith Maurais receives Principal’s Award
Maurais, a Spruce Mountain High School senior from Jay is the Class of 2024 valedictorian.
Portland eighth grader wins state spelling bee for second year
Evan Trieu of St. Brigid School emerges among 14 finalists on Saturday at Bowdoin College. He won the state bee last year as well.
Jay senior receives Spruce Mountain Principal’s Award
Faith Maurais of Jay, a senior at Spruce Mountain High School, has been selected to receive the 2024 Principal’s Award. She is the daughter of Philip and Stacie Maurais of Jay. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement and citizenship. “Throughout her years […]