The Phoenix were just starting to spread their wings in the second half when Allie Belaire began dropping in key 3-pointers and Chantel Eells landed four of her six foul shots in the waning minutes of the game. It was a total team effort that allowed Hornets (5-6) shake off Spruce Mountain (2-8) with a […]
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Boys’ Basketball: James Ouellette of Spruce Mountain pushes through injury, tragedy
JAY — Doctors have told James Ouellette that he has the right knee of a man 60 or 70 years old. It has cost him much of his basketball career at Spruce Mountain High School. A month into his senior year, Ouellette experienced something no man should endure until he is a ripe, old age: Saying […]
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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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RSU 73 to sell former Livermore Falls High School
LIVERMORE FALLS — The Regional School Unit 73 board accepted the resignation of longtime assistant principal Wendy Moreau when they met Thursday night. They also authorized Superintendent Kenneth Healey to sell the former Livermore Falls High School and 10.16 acres on which the school is located. The district will retain Griffin Field and other fields […]
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RSU 73 board advised of activities
JAY — Spruce Mountain High School Principal T.J. Plourde on Thursday evening gave the Regional School Unit 73 board a rundown of activities scheduled in the next two weeks. It’s the busiest time of the school year, he said. Graduation is set for Sunday, June 7. Marching practice will continue for about two weeks. Awards […]
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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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Spruce Mountain High School bowling team requests official status
LIVERMORE FALLS — At its meeting Thursday night, the RSU 73 board approved an educational technician position to assist in the Crossroads program, learned that board Chairman Denise Rodzen has been appointed to the state school board from the local region and heard a request to make bowling an official high school sport. Superintendent Kenneth […]
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KVAC Boys’ Basketball: Eddies at No. 1, but no shortage of wanna-be challengers
Coaches don’t necessarily embrace being ranked No. 1 in a preseason poll. It’s as good as taping a dartboard configuration over the numbers on the back of your uniform. When you never miss the regional semifinals and make a habit of going beyond that, however, you can probably expect it and take it as a […]
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Spirit Challenge filming set for Jay school
JAY — More than 400 Spruce Mountain High School students and teachers, along with parents and community members, will gather in the school gym at 5 a.m. Thursday to be filmed for the Spirit Challenge food drive. Spruce Mountain challenged Mountain Valley High School in Rumford to see who would bring in the most donations […]
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RSU 73 promotes education technicians
LIVERMORE FALLS — The RSU 73 board on Thursday elevated the status of seven workers from education technician II to education technician III. The change carries a total of about $35,000 in additional salary. Superintendent Kenneth Healey said the higher status is aligned with the duties of the positions. An education technician III is allowed […]