Gilboe gave up a ground-rule double to the first batter he faced — Adam Eutsler. Ollie Brown singled Eutsler in two batters later and the Panthers (4-6) had a quick 1-0 lead. The hits didn’t stop coming against Gilboe, who allowed lead-off hits in each of the first five innings, but the runs did for […]
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Spruce Mountain seniors to march through schools
LIVERMORE FALLS — Spruce Mountain High School seniors are excited about a new tradition this year, Principal TJ Plourde told Regional School Unit 73 directors Thursday night. After marching practice June 10, the graduates will march through the hallways of the middle school, Jay Elementary School and Livermore Elementary School, he said. Staff members saw […]
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High School Outdoor Track Preview: Spruce Mountain Phoenix
Coach: Bill Biliouris Conference/Class: KVAC/Class B Last year’s results: Boys: 12th at KVACs, 22nd at Class B states; Girls: 14th at KVACs, Returning athletes: Boys: Seniors — Trevor Judd (racewalk), Ethan Dow (sprints), James Herlihy (sprints/jumps), Gunnar Higgins (sprints), Brad Howes (sprints/jumps), Ben Nichols (middle distance), Chad Richards (throws), Hunter Walker (throws); Sophomore — Will […]
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2016 Spruce Mountain girls’ tennis preview
Coach: Mark Stofan (second year) Conference: Mountain Valley; Class: B South Last year’s record: 2-10 Returning athletes: Senior — Deliliah Jordan; Juniors — Evelyn Castonguay; Sophomores — Skyler Lewis, Tanna Herlihy, Rylee Delaney, Raenna Sawyer. Key losses: Alexa Perkins, Gabey Richards Promising newcomer: Freshman — Natalie Luce. Season outlook: The Phoenix lost two key players […]
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Spruce Mountain 2016 baseball preview
Coach: Brian Dube (fifth year) Conference: KVAC: Class: B South Last year’s record: 3-13 Returning players: Seniors — Ian O’Donnell (1B/P), Sebastian Lombardi (3B/P); Juniors — Nate Goodine (P/SS), Austin Gilboe (P/SS), Noah Preble (CF), Caulin Parker (C), Devan Pomeroy (2B); Sophomores — Shane Pelletier (LF), Landon Brochu (RF). Key losses: Bradley Hodges (1B), Matt Vigue (CF/SS), Anthony York […]
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Class B South softball: Raiders are ready for this season
It was a near miss of the playoffs for Oak Hill softball last year, but the Raiders hope to close that gap this season. Oak Hill finished 9-7 and missed out of the regional playoffs. The Raiders return much of that team and could challenge for a berth in the B South field. “This is […]
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Class B South Baseball Preview: Locals hope to correct past near-misses
One or two Heal Points are Maine high school baseball’s equivalent of a thousand miles. Most of the local representatives in Class B South learned that the hard way a season ago. Oak Hill, Leavitt, Poland and Spruce Mountain all picked off an important win or two while watching a fistful more slip away in […]
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2016 Spruce Mountain Boys’ Tennis
Coach: Bill Acritelli (First year) Conference: KVAC; Class: B Last year’s record: 3-9 Returning athletes: Seniors — Brett Semard; Juniors — William Brennar, Eli Parker; Key losses: Jake Luce, Nick Guild, Noah Parker. Promising newcomers: Freshmen — Andrew Shaw, Cam Souther. Season outlook: With just five players, the kids will be able to get more one-on-one […]
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Planning underway for restructuring Spruce Mountain elementary schools
LIVERMORE FALLS — Planning meetings have begun for restructuring the elementary schools in Regional School Unit 73. Superintendent Kenneth Healey has met with the staff and principals of Jay and Livermore elementary schools. They will spend all remaining half days working on planning curriculum and collaboration to make the reconfiguration successful, he said. Teachers will […]
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‘Above EPS’ figures explained to RSU 73 board
JAY — Regional School Unit 73 Superintendent Kenneth Healey presented information on the state education funding formula to the school board Thursday night. The Essential Programs and Services formula calculated by the state is the minimum level of funding a school district should have. The state determines the number of teachers, administrative and support staff […]