MEXICO — John Jenkins brought his upbeat humor and wisdom to several hundred Mountain Valley High School students and eighth-graders from Mountain Valley Middle School on Thursday afternoon. Wearing a tie printed with yellow school buses, Jenkins told students that good enough is never good enough and everyone should focus on a goal. “Do everything […]
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RSU 10 board to consider applying for federal school improvement grant
DIXFIELD — The RSU 10 board will likely decide Monday whether to apply for a federal School Improvement Grant to help Mountain Valley Middle School boost student achievement. The school recently was named one of 15 in the state to get funding priority. The federal Department of Education has invited each to apply for all […]
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RSU 10 creates Buildings and Grounds, Curriculum committees
DIXFIELD — The RSU 10 board has approved creation of two new committees. Superintendent Craig King said the Buildings and Grounds Committee will review and make recommendations about facilities, maintenance, budgets and other matters. Board members Brad Gallant of Rumford, Betty Barrett of Mexico, Denise Cross of Roxbury and Lolisa Windover of Peru will serve […]
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Escaped Florida prisoners captured
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Two convicted killers who were freed from prison by phony documents were captured together without incident Saturday night at a motel here, authorities said. Joseph Jenkins and Charles Walker, both 34, were not armed when they were taken into custody at the Coconut Grove Motor Inn in a touristy […]
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RSU 10 welcomes new staff
DIXFIELD — The RSU 10 board welcomed new teachers to the district prior to its meeting Monday. Administrators, board members and Superintendent Craig King shared meals with the new staff as a way to get to know one another. “The first day on the job and when you retire, you get a free meal,” joked […]