U.S.Air Forces Central Commander in Qatar, Lt. Gen. Jeffrey L. Harrigian, addresses a joint press conference with Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force, General Stephen Wilson, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Friday, Nov. 10, 2017. Harrigian said that the ballistic missile fired by Yemeni rebels that targeted the Saudi capital was from Iran […]
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RSU 73 board extends superintendent’s contract
LIVERMORE FALLS — The Regional School Unit 73 board extended the contract for Superintendent Kenneth Healey through June 30, 2019, following a closed session Thursday night. Healey had led the district, comprised of the towns of Jay, Livermore and Livermore Falls, for two years. Among his duties will be creating a 2016-17 budget in light […]
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Former school sold to Area Youth Sports
LIVERMORE FALLS — The Regional School Unit 73 board was told Thursday night that the former Livermore Falls High School was sold to Area Youth Sports for $1,000. Superintendent Kenneth Healey said the transaction was completed Jan. 19 and purchase includes the building but not the surrounding acreage. The district has been trying to sell […]
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Student representative attends first RSU 73 meeting
LIVERMORE FALLS — The Regional School Unit 73 board welcomed student representative Trevor Doiron to his first meeting Thursday night. Doiron, a junior, began the community garden when he was in the seventh grade. The board also welcomed newly hired Business Manager Michele Coates. She replaces Stacie Field, who took a similar position in the […]
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RSU 73 superintendent: curriculum coordinator essential
LIVERMORE FALLS — Regional School Unit 73 Superintendent Kenneth Healey told directors Thursday night that a curriculum coordinator is “absolutely essential” for the district. “The goal will be to hire (a curriculum coordinator) to start in January,” he said. The money to pay for the position will be the salary of Livermore Elementary School assistant […]
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RSU 73 board to establish scholarship for former member Diane Gould
LIVERMORE FALLS — The Regional School Unit 73 board Monday decided to hold a scholarship fundraiser to honor former board member Diane Gould of Livermore. Superintendent Kenneth Healey said the fundraiser is tentatively set for February. The money will go to a student at Spruce Mountain High School in Jay. Gould died in an automobile […]
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Board approves food bank at Livermore Elementary School
LIVERMORE FALLS — The Regional School Unit 73 board Thursday unanimously approved establishing a food pantry at Livermore Elementary School. The Good Shepherd Food-Bank will sponsor the pantry. Principal Kevin Harrington said about 63 percent of children are qualified for free or reduced-price lunches. He said he has noticed some children hoard food Fridays and […]
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RSU 73 board checking savings if old schools given to town
LIVERMORE FALLS — The Regional School Unit 73 board tabled action on officially offering the former Livermore Falls middle and high schools to the town Thursday night until the amount of money that would be saved is determined. Superintendent Kenneth Healey said Friday that action may take place at the Jan. 22 board meeting. “We […]
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RSU 73 sets teacher evaluation committee
LIVERMORE FALLS — The Regional School Unit 73 board Thursday night established a seven-member subcommittee to develop a teacher evaluation tool. The panel includes administrators, teachers and board members. Superintendent Kenneth Healey said the district is late getting started on the project, which is due at the state Department of Education in Augusta by June […]
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RSU 73 fills staff positions
LIVERMORE FALLS — The Regional School Unit 73 board filled nearly all professional and support staff openings Thursday night. Among the were Spanish teachers Charles Stratton, four-fifths at Spruce Mountain Middle School and one-fifth at Spruce Mountain High School; and Matthew Giustra, full-time at Spruce Mountain High School. The board accepted the resignation of high […]