For decades, the University of Maine System has seriously underinvested in its statewide physical plant. More than half of academic spaces and three-quarters of residence halls have not undergone real renovation since students used slide rules. Classrooms are not conducive to 21st-century workforce preparation. Research labs lack the capacity to meet industry innovation needs. And […]
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Livermore’s new firetruck arrives, drives right into service
Livermore’s new firetruck arrived Tuesday and was already called into action for a car fire by Thursday.
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RSU 10 to choose building contractor for new school in Mexico
The district’s building advisory committee will determine the contractor for the new school building in Mexico at their Nov. 6 meeting in the cafeteria at Mountain Valley High School at 5:30 p.m.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Five fire departments evacuate apartment complex after heavy smoke is seen in Rangeley
When firefighters couldn’t find what caused the smoke, the chief talked to residents and someone admitted to walking through the hall with burning incense.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
Grandparents’ Day at elementary school scores wins for all
Spruce Mountain Elementary School hosted Grandparents’ Day Friday, Oct. 20, inviting all relatives to participate.
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Golfers help former school nurse prepare for winter
JAY — Members of the Spruce Mountain High School golf team recently helped long time school nurse Jackie Kilbreth prepare for the winter by hauling and stacking wood for her and her husband, Scott, who live in Dixfield. The team did the same for Kilbreth’s son, Joe who lives next door to the couple. The […]
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J. Wayne Kinney to fill vacancy on RSU 9 board
Farmington selectmen appointed J. Wayne Kinney to fill the vacancy on the board of directors for Regional School Unit 9 created after Alexander Creznic stepped down.
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Athletes’ safety ends Spruce Mountain football season
Injuries during the season dropped available players from the 20s to only 12, an unsafe situation for players who had to step into roles they weren’t prepared for and those they needed to help protect.
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