SUMNER — Three school administrators Monday gave updates on the GEAR UP programs to Regional School Unit 10 directors Monday. GEAR UP, or Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs, is a grant program of the U.S. Department of Education. “GEAR UP is (needed) to provide aspirations for kids to be able to attend […]
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Buckfield Junior Senior High School earns national magazine award
BUCKFIELD — Buckfield Junior Senior High School was awarded a Bronze Medal Designation from U.S. News and World Report for student performance and preparation for college-level work. “It is an honor for our school and community to be recognized for making Buckfield Junior-Senior High School a great place for students to learn,” Principal George Reuter […]
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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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Retirement incentive offered to RSU 10 teachers
MEXICO — The Regional School Unit 10 board took one step at Monday night’s meeting to potentially cut costs as they develop the 2015-16 budget, and discussed several other steps. The board unanimously approved offering a retirement incentive for teachers who have reached the age and experience of eligibility. Superintendent Craig King did not say […]
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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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RSU 10 board: Mexico school oil tank out; propane tanks going in
DIXFIELD — The Regional School Unit 10 board Monday approved removing a 10,000-gallon in-ground oil tank at Meroby Elementary School in Mexico and replacing it with above-ground propane tanks. Buildings and Grounds Director Kenny Robbins said the oil tank has a leak and the Maine Department of Environmental Protection has ordered its removal. Propane tanks […]
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Maine State Triathlon coming to Bethel on Aug. 10
BETHEL — More than 200 athletes will compete in the 23rd annual Maine State Triathlon, starting at 8 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 10, at the Bethel Inn Resort’s Lakehouse on Songo Pond in Albany Township, race director Julia Reuter said Wednesday. Those participating in the triathlon will begin at Songo Pond with a 750-meter swim, followed […]
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Mountain Valley High School roof has scores of leaks
MEXICO — At least 65 leaks have developed in the Mountain Valley High School roof in the past few weeks, the director of buildings and grounds for RSU 10 told directors Monday night. Kenny Robbins said there is a tremendous amount of damage to the ceiling tiles in many of the classrooms and other areas. […]