AUBURN — Michael Haley, 75, of Auburn, formerly of South Paris passed away Wednesday, Aug. 22, at Clover Manor. He was born in Norway on Feb.13, 1943, the son of Gerald and Jeanette Downing Haley. He graduated from Paris High School in 1961 and from the University of Maine at Orono with a master’s degree in […]
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UMaine hires Ralph as new athletic director
Ken Ralph has been hired as the new athletic director at the University of Maine. (Submitted photo) Growing up in Salem, New Hampshire, Ken Ralph gained an appreciation for the passionate following that the University of Maine sports teams have in their home state. And even though he spent the last 11 years working as […]
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Poland HS athletic director recovering after crash that took son's life
PORTLAND — Poland Regional High School Athletic Director Don King was recovering Thursday after a Wednesday afternoon crash on Route 202 in Winthrop that took the life of his 24-year-old son, Connor. King early Thursday was moved from MaineGeneral Medical Center in Augusta to Maine Medical Center in Portland. A nursing supervisor at the Portland […]
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Elizabeth W. Barton
MANASSAS, Va. — Elizabeth Williams Barton died Dec. 20 in Manassas, Va., of a heart attack following a long struggle with bipolar disorder. Born Sept. 7, 1946, to Frances (McLean) and Elwood Williams III, Libby earned her bachelor’s degree at Skidmore College, master’s degree in education at Western Michigan University and master of business administration from […]
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New athletic director Jason Fein aiming to take Bates higher
Bates College director of athletics Jason Fein. LEWISTON — Jason Fein sees a correlation between athletic and academic success at NCAA Division III colleges and universities. “I don’t think it’s a coincidence that the top liberal arts schools on those liberal arts school rankings are the same as the top schools athletically,” the new Bates […]
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RSU 73 board approves new assistant principal/athletic director
LIVERMORE FALLS — At a meeting Thursday, the RSU 73 board of directors voted unanimously to hire Marc Keller of New Vineyard as the new assistant principal/athletic director at Spruce Mountain High School in Jay. Keller has been a physical education and health teacher at Mt. Abram High School in Salem Township since 1999. This […]
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Bernard Lucas
FALMOUTH — As the sun was rising on Tuesday, Aug. 22, Bernie left this Earth to be reunited with his beloved wife, Donna. Bernie was born in Bangor in 1930 and resided there for several years before moving to Auburn in 1937. He graduated from Edward Little High School in the Class of ’49, where he […]
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Time-out: Brackett learning the ropes at Mt. Blue
An athletic director is like being a utility player for the Boston Red Sox. You are the go-to guy and jack of all trades, but mastering them all is a lot to ask of any school employee. ADs understand that various duties suddenly pop up that aren’t always written in a job description. Chad Brackett […]
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Correction: Duchesne’s salary $58,540
FARMINGTON — A story on Page B1 of the Region edition Wednesday should have said Mt. Blue Middle School Assistant Principal/Athletic Director Katherine Duchesne’s salary is prorated at $58,540. Incorrect information was submitted.
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RSU 9 names middle school interim assistant principal, athletic director
FARMINGTON — Regional School Unit 9 directors voted unanimously Tuesday to approve Katherine Duchesne as interim assistant principal/athletic director at Mt. Blue Middle School. Duchesne of Farmington is a math teacher at the middle school. She will start her new position Oct. 1. Her salary is prorated at $58,540, Superintendent Tom Ward said after the […]