MEXICO — Students at the Region 9 School of Applied Technology got some sage advice from motivational speaker Richard Haynes Jr. at a recent talk at Sunday River Ski Area in Newry. “You could have heard a pin drop,” Region 9 employability skills instructor Jennifer Barlow said. “Don’t go to school; go to work every day,” said Haynes, an […]
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Mt. Blue students to hold rally for education
FARMINGTON — Mt. Blue High School students and others will take to the streets Monday to rally in support of education. Voters cut nearly $1 million from an initial proposed budget Tuesday. Voters will consider validating the $32.65 million proposal, which is nearly $100,000 less than the 2016-17 budget, during a yes-or-no validation referendum Tuesday, […]
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Advocates: Schools can do more to avoid physical restraint
FALMOUTH — Deb Davis played an integral role when the state adopted new rules governing the physical restraint of students four years ago. Now a professional advocate for students like her own special-needs child, Davis said improvements are still needed about when and how often schools resort to using restraint, particularly when it comes to students […]
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Gender won’t stop girls from trying these jobs at Totally Trades Conference
AUBURN — New Ventures Maine is offering a hands-on, half-day event designed to encourage girls to consider careers in fields traditionally dominated by men. The Totally Trades Conference will bring together over 70 ninth-graders from schools throughout Androscoggin County on Friday, May 19, at Central Maine Community College. The Totally Trades Conference will feature sessions […]
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CM Foundation honors achievements at annul dinner
AUBURN — A gathering of 225 attended the 10th annual Central Maine Community College dinner held recently at the Hilton Garden Inn. The event was hosted by the college’s Education Foundation board of directors. The highlight was the presentation of awards to students and others for their achievements or contributions to the college. Awards were […]
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Young artists in need of art supplies sought
RUMFORD — Young, local artists will have the oppertunity to get art supplies thanks to the proceeds raised from a four-day art and tatoo exposition. At Fuel the Arts, art is auctioned off nightly, and the proceeds of which are used to purchase art supplies for children attending local school art programs, day care centers, and […]
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Local students receive Dirigo awards
WATERVILLE — Mike Burgess, of Bridgton Academy; Rianna Roewer, of Edward Little High School; Vanessa Smith, of Leavitt Area High School; Halima Aden, of Lewiston High School; Damara Chesley, of Lisbon High School; Gina Schultz, of Monmouth Academy; MaKenzie LeBlanc, of Oak Hill High School; Jake Wiseman, of Poland Regional High School; Brooke Tracy, of […]
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Real-life tips on reducing college costs
Work, save and pay as you go. Attending college isn’t a four-year delay in starting work. Committing to a full- or part-time job can help you save money and pay college bills — like books — as you go. Get involved and stay involved in the community and on campus; scholarships come from many sources, […]
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Spruce Mountain students honored
Spruce Mountain High School students were winners of Department Awards. From left are Grace Higgins, Lyndzi Dolloff, Alexa Harmatys, Delsi Hewins, Jonathan Brenner, Marissa McMannus, Kaylin Knowlton, Nate Stearns, Noah Gilbert, Colby Hamblin and Logan Howes. Connor Beaulieu holds his certificate as Student of the Month for March at Spruce Mountain High School in Jay. […]
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RSU 9 students to visit China
FARMINGTON — Seven or eight high school students and two teachers will spend April vacation in China, meeting students and learning Chinese culture. The group from Mt. Blue High School will leave April 12 and return April 20. The Regional School Unit 9 board approved the trip Jan. 10. Directors approved a student trip to China […]