State evaluations: RSU 73 students show some improvements, need different math program

At the Dec. 12 Regional School Unit 73 board of directors meeting, Curriculum Coordinator Chris Hollingsworth shared the latest student assessment data from the state, said new math programs will be considered.

Jay woman’s deep faith in God has helped guide her

Kelli Hanson, 40, lost her husband five years ago in a car accident.

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Spruce cribbage tournaments popular, may become monthly event

Cribbage tournament fundraisers at Spruce Mountain High School have been well received and may become a monthly event.

Home checks, arrests, advice all part of the job for RSU 73 officer Darin Gilbert

Darin Gilbert, the school resource officer for Regional School Unit 73 gave a quarterly report for the board of directors Thursday.

Spruce Mountain Middle School student’s threats determined not viable

The RSU 73 superintendent said the school guidance department will continue to follow up with the family of a student who made statements on Dec. 5 about a student bringing a gun to school.

Three people arrested after crack cocaine, suspected heroin found at Jay apartment

A drug agent applied for a search warrant for Apartment 2 at 11 Church St. after conducting a bail check.

Verso proposes new board leadership to fend off investor coup

The corporate maneuvering does not appear to pose a threat to Verso's pending sale of the Androscoggin Mill in Jay.

Jay man accused of swinging handle at officer’s head, slapping family member

Jay police responded to a report of an uncle who wanted to fight a family member while intoxicated, according to an affidavit.

Tri-town food cupboard serves community but could use help