FARMINGTON — Regional School Unit 9 directors will begin deliberations Thursday on more than $700,000 in new requests in a proposed budget that is 5 percent higher than the current budget. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Mt. Blue Campus. The board is also expected to hire a new superintendent to replace Tom […]
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Williams named director of RSU 9’s Foster center in Farmington
FARMINGTON — Regional School Unit 9 directors voted unanimously Tuesday night to appoint Melissa Williams as director of the Foster Career and Technical Education Center. Williams, of Industry, is interim director of the center at the Mt. Blue Campus. She has worked for the district for 10 years as the center’s student services coordinator and […]
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Paul LePage to promote Hire-A-Vet Campaign
AUGUSTA — Gov. Paul LePage and first lady Ann LePage are lending their support to a project that aims to hire 100 unemployed Maine veterans in 100 days. The LePages will host a 4 p.m. Wednesday reception at the governor’s mansion, the Blaine House, to showcase the Maine Hire-A-Vet Campaign, according to an advisory issued Tuesday. […]
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Lewiston hires more teachers to create smaller classes
LEWISTON — Ecstatic about hiring two new teachers to reduce class sizes in kindergarten and first grade, Farwell Elementary School Principal Althea Walker is interviewing teacher candidates this week. “I am so excited to get those two positions,” Walker said. “That will allow teachers to work in much smaller groups.” The School Committee on Monday […]
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Oxford pursues year-round recreation director
OXFORD — The town intends to hire a part-time recreation director to oversee the activities of the volunteer-driven Oxford Recreation Department year-round. Selectmen approved the creation of the new position at their meeting on Oct. 17. With year-round programming, the department’s hardworking volunteers can use help from a regular employee, Town Manager Michael Chammings told selectmen. […]
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Roger’s Haircutters hires two
AUBURN — Roger’s Haircutters of 94 Main St. has hired two new stylists. Jennifer Wentzheimer is a former instructor at Capilo’s Institute with five years of experience. She specializes in cutting, foils and hair extensions. Maritza Teruel is also joining the Roger’s team. She specializes in color, cutting and foils.