RSU 73 budget hearing is April 15, vote April 27

The hearing will be held 6 p.m. April 15 with the referendum vote taking place at the polls in Jay, Livermore and Livermore Falls April 27.

Jay middle, high school students learning remotely due to COVID-19 cases

One student at each school was in close contact with students and staff.

Jay-based school district budget hearing April 15, vote April 27

The hearing is set for 6 p.m. April 15 with the referendum vote taking place at the polls in Jay, Livermore and Livermore Falls April 27.

Baseball, softball practices to begin at Spruce schools

Final determination on spring sports participation will be made by the superintendent after the Maine Principals' Association guidelines are released.

Spruce Mountain schools can begin baseball, softball practices

Superintendent Scott Albert will make the final determination after the Maine Principals' Association guidelines are set.

Outdoor fun at resource festival

RSU 73 continues proposed budget review

To keep the next budget the same as the current one, seven positions would need to be eliminated even after 10% cuts to supplies, equipment and maintenance, Superintendent Scott Albert said.

Jay-based RSU 73 superintendent says seven positions may be lost if no budget increase

The latest spending plan is $400,000 less than proposed two weeks ago.

Family resource festival set for March 6 at SMHS

The festival will offer fun activities and opportunities to connect with community providers, get assistance with technology currently being used by RSU 73 for remote and hybrid learning.

State, carryover funds should offset part of RSU 73 budget increase

The proposed 2021-22 budget for Spruce schools is up almost $600,000 with special education and debt service accounting for more than two-thirds of the increase.