Foster CTE Center offers new programs, more certifications

The Forestry and Wood Harvesting program at Foster Career and Technical Education Center in Farmington has added more options and is working with younger students to find the spark that will keep kids in school.

Bridge Academy informational meeting Wednesday, Feb. 26

FARMINGTON — Foster Career and Technical Education Center invites parents of current Mt. Blue High School grade 10 students to a Bridge Academy Informational night, February 26, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. A light dinner will be provided. This informational session will take place in the Mt. Blue campus food court. Parents and current sophomores are encouraged […]

RSU 73 meeting agenda

Spruce Mountain School District Board of Directors meeting agenda 6 p.m. Thursday, February 27, Spruce Mountain Primary School Finance committee will meet at 5:30 p.m. Call to order Pledge of Allegiance Attendance Adjustments to the agenda Approval of meeting minutes Communications / correspondence 6.1. Retirement notification from Jay Lindsey – SMHS science teacher 6.2. Retirement […]

PHOTOS: For love of the game and those who play

Sports Roundup

WRESTLING    SANFORD — At the Class A state wrestling championships Saturday, Feb. 15 Mt. Blue’s Tucker Nicholas finished second in the 170-pound class. ALPINE SKIING    BRIDGTON — Defending state champion Edward Little sat in first place Friday, Feb. 14 after the first day of the Class A Alpine skiing state championships at Shawnee […]

Spruce Mountain Schools: Meet the Staff!

Special Ed Julia Parker is the administrative assistant in the district’s Special Education Office. She has worked in local school districts for 20-plus years, starting with MSAD 36, then Jay School Department and now RSU 73. She lives in Livermore with her husband and they are blessed with two sons, a daughter-in-law and grandson. They […]

Scott Jackson places third in American Legion oratorical contest

Scott Jackson of Livermore represented American Legion George Bunten Post 10 of Livermore Falls and the 3rd District at the American Legion, Department of Maine High School Oratorical Scholarship Contest. “I would also encourage anyone in high school…to take advantage of this opportunity,” Jackson said.

RSU 73 discusses parts of FY2021 proposed budget

Directors were told Thursday, Feb. 13 adult education will not need additional local shares but increases for professional development and food service are proposed.

Mid-Maine Youth Orchestra to perform

FARMINGTON — The Mid-Maine Youth Orchestra, conducted by Andrew J. Forster, Music Director and Daniel Keller, Associate conductor, will perform 3 p.m. Sunday, March 1, at Bjorn Auditorium, Mt. Blue High School. A concert will also be given 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, at the Performing Arts Center at Messalonskee High School in Oakland. Admission […]

Livermore junkyard permits renewed

Richard Damon and Rodney Newman have been in business at least 15 years.