ROSS — George Herbert, 61, of Poland passed away Monday, June 18, in Poland. Services will be held privately at a later date. STEVENS — Melissa M., 36, of Lewiston, passed away in Wareham, Mass., on Monday, June 18. Her celebration of life memorial service will be held at the Gendron Franco Center at 64 […]
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On Golf: Ross Cup continues to grow, improve
The Fenn Ross Cup scramble at Poland Spring last year was as well run an event as this columnist has played in. That said, the new tournament director, Jim Delamater of Oxford, has put his banking vision to work, and with the help of Mike Bartley of Casco, the 2016 Fenn Ross Cup is expected […]
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Fuller named as interim principal at Meroby
DIXFIELD — The Regional School Unit 10 board Monday unanimously appointed elementary school teacher Kim Fuller as interim principal at Meroby Elementary School in Mexico. Fuller, a 27-year education veteran, will serve for one year while the district searches for a new principal. She is a longtime literacy specialist with a master’s degree. Former Principal […]
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RSU 10 officials invite selectmen to forums
MEXICO — The Regional School Unit 10 board and Superintendent Craig King urged selectmen from district towns Monday night to attend the public forums next month on the possible closure or restructuring some school buildings. The statement was in response to letters from Mexico and Buckfield asking that the board reduce a proposed 2015-16 operating […]
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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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Region 9 searches for alternative heating sources
MEXICO — The Region 9 School of Applied Technology board heard a report Wednesday night from member Paul Handlen on potential new energy sources for the school. Handlen, of Gilead, said he recently met with representatives from geothermal and heat pump energy system companies. The companies plan to present a proposal for the vocational school. […]
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Region 9 technical school working on class scheduling
MEXICO — Administration and staff at the Region 9 School of Applied Technology are hoping schedules can be adjusted so more high school students can take vocational classes. The Region 9 school and Telstar Regional High School in Bethel operate on a semester schedule for the school year, while Mountain Valley High School in Rumford […]
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RSU 10 board focuses on goals
DIXFIELD — Regional School Unit 10 directors Monday considered some long-term goals, including shared beliefs and values, accountability, collaboration with staff and the community, and team development. Superintendent Craig King said the goal-setting sessions, including those on Sept. 22 and Oct. 14, will help the district devise a plan for improving academic achievement. King said […]
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Lewiston to host briefing on criminal sentencing disparities Thursday
LEWISTON — On Thursday, the Maine Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will convene a public briefing to gather information from government officials and others regarding sentencing disparities in Maine. The briefing will begin at 12:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber of City Hall. According to a press release from the […]