MEXICO — Mountain Valley High School Principal Matt Gilbert gave the Regional School Unit 10 board an overview Monday of a program that helps freshmen start high school successfully. The Building Assets and Reducing Risks program, known as BARR, is in its first year at the school and led by coordinator Marsha Burns and Academic […]
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Kim Fuller appointed principal of Mexico school
DIXFIELD — The Regional School Unit 10 board unanimously appointed Kim Fuller as principal of Meroby Elementary School on Monday night. Fuller was appointed interim principal last fall after Melanie Chasse resigned. Fuller has taught in RSU 10 for 12 years and has 26 years of teaching experience. Also Monday, the board accepted the resignation […]
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RSU 10 accepts resignations of two longtime staff
MEXICO — The Regional School Unit 10 board accepted the resignation of longtime teachers Susan Boyce-Cormier and Nick Waugh on Monday night. Both will retire at the end of this school year. Board member Martha Hinshaw Sheldon of Sumner attended her first meeting. She is an educational technician in Lewiston. She replaced David Lynch, who […]
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Lawmakers: Mill slowdown, layoffs “devastating’ and ‘drastic’
AUGUSTA — State and federal lawmakers in Maine and Washington, D.C., reacted with frustration and concern Thursday at the news Verso will idle part of its mill in Jay — laying off about 300 employees permanently. “The news of the planned layoffs at the Jay mill is devastating for the community,” Sen. Tom Saviello, R-Wilton, […]
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Maine makes little headway in reporting mental health concerns to federal gun database
LEWISTON — Since 2011, the number of mental health records reported to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System has increased dramatically, helping block the sale of firearms to people with serious mental health concerns. But many states, including Maine, have failed to significantly change their laws to require more reporting to NICS. And now, some […]
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MVHS graduates 71 with confetti and beach balls
RUMFORD — Class of 2015 President Corbin Arsenault told the hundreds gathered for the graduation of Mountain Valley High School’s 71 seniors Thursday evening that they are much different now than when they were freshmen. “We have had the most diverse time,” Corbin said. “We’ve seen schedule changes, two vice principals, and many, many buckets,” […]
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‘Every 15 Minutes’ to show results of impaired driving
RUMFORD — Mountain Valley High School will repeat the “Every 15 Minutes” program next month to remind teens of the dangers of driving while impaired and texting while driving. It was presented in 2012, and Principal Matt Gilbert said it’s time to show it again. The two-day event is planned for early May, but Gilbert […]
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RSU 10 board stops accreditation process
DIXFIELD — Regional School Unit 10 board members voted overwhelmingly to discontinue funding for the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, effectively ending the reaccreditation process for the district’s three high schools at the end of June. All board members, except Barbara Chow of Dixfield and Peter Zanoni of Mexico, voted not to continue […]
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RSU 10 high school principals describe reaccreditation process
DIXFIELD — Regional School Unit 10’s three high school principals told the school board Monday night that the many steps needed to undergo the reaccreditation process often takes time away from the classroom, while also costing the district money. Superintendent Craig King said more than $140,000 is needed for each 10-year cycle for the three […]
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H.S. Wrestling: Dirigo young, but with same ol’ goals
DIXFIELD — Dirigo is a defending state wrestling champion. It doesn’t have time for photo opportunities after a preseason match. This was a big deal, too, as preseason matches go. The Cougars dispatched host Oxford Hills and perennial power Massabesic, both Class A schools, as well as reigning Class B champion Camden Hills and contender […]