Board Vice Chair Bruce Ross said, “It’s a good feeling, but it’s a scary feeling because we really have never seen this amount of numbers that’s going on at the school. So it’s going to be an exciting year at Region 9.”
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Barbershop conversation leads to scholarship effort in Mexico
‘We wanted to do something to honor Sally’s life, and since she had unforgettable interactions with folks at Region 9 (where she had worked), we hope to raise $500 for each of four students graduating in 2026, with a In Memory Award,’ Mitzi Sequoia said.
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Rumford school, library collaborate on book publishing project
Kindergarten teacher Jessica Curato said, ‘They did a great job. They were amazing… We chose teamwork as a theme. A dozen kids, over a period of six weeks. The kids did the illustration work as well.’
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Workers rally in Jay as part of national union bus tour
Workers, labor leaders and community members rallied in Jay as part of the AFL-CIO’s national bus tour to call for stronger union rights and protections.
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Greenwood man sentenced to 45 years in wife’s 2024 murder
When first police and rescue crews arrived at the scene of a crash in Peru on May 28, 2024, they discovered a blue Hyundai on the side of the road with 59-year-old Dale Gaudreau dead in the driver’s seat.
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Fayette weighs texting service, joins effort to fight invasive plants
Fayette Select Board members tabled action on a proposed universal texting service but voted to support a statewide coalition against invasive aquatic plants during their Aug. 19 meeting at Starling Hall.
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Sweet Tomatoes Learning Center earns license, grant, plans opening
Sweet Tomatoes Learning Center in Jay celebrates its childcare license, $10,000 grant, and prepares for a Sept. 8 grand opening.
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Extension offers late season garden workshop
University of Maine Cooperative Extension will present its second fall gardening webinar, “The Late Season Garden: Reflections and Tasks,” from 6 – 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 23. Horticulture professional Jennifer Cappello-Ruggiero will lead the session, offering insights on the past growing season, what worked well, and what could be improved. The webinar will cover […]
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Oxford Hills/Nezinscot Adult Ed fall programs offered
Conversational Spanish Tuesdays, Sept. 23 – Oct. 21, 6 – 7 p.m. This live and informal class is designed for those who wish to improve their Spanish communication and comprehension skills. A rudimentary knowledge of Spanish is encouraged. Únete a nosotros! (Join us!) Offered in OHNAE. CPR Certification Thursday, Sept. 18, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. […]
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Fayette panel reviews DHHS warning on Medicaid and SNAP cuts
The Fayette All-Age Friendly Committee heard from Rep. Sharon Frost of Belgrade and reviewed a DHHS report outlining major Medicaid, SNAP, and insurance changes under the new federal law.