ALFRED — A former Kennebunk High School teacher took the stand Wednesday to defend herself against charges she sexually assaulted a former student, testifying in York County Superior Court that the 17-year-old boy was troubled and that she “was concerned for his safety.” Jill Lamontagne said she had been tutoring the student so he could […]
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Timeout: The good doctor is out, but his legacy will live on
Griffin Mayhew, a student who has worked closely with Regional School Unit 9 Superintendent Tom Ward, stands next to Ward as he thanks the students and staff for dedicating the 2018 yearbook to him. Class of 2018 President Kayla White looks on in the school gym in Farmington. (Stacey Damon photo) “A teacher affects eternity; […]
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Kennebunk teacher exchanged 94 texts with student, computer expert says
LFRED — A forensic computer expert testified Tuesday that former Kennebunk High School teacher Jill Lamontagne and the male student she is accused of sexually assaulting exchanged 94 text messages between May 28 and June 9 in 2017. The pair also exchanged 43 telephone calls over six months, Saco Police Department Detective Fred Williams testified […]
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Mt. Blue educator from Jay to receive national award for teaching excellence
FARMINGTON — A longtime language arts teacher at Mt. Blue High School is one of 46 public school educators to receive a national award. The NEA Foundation named Dan Ryder of Jay as a recipient of the California Casualty Award for Teaching Excellence. He is to receive the award during the foundation’s Salute to […]
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Lawyer for former Kennebunk teacher says sex accusations are 'teen fantasies'
ALFRED — Former Kennebunk High school health teacher Jill Lamontagne appeared in court Monday on a motion hearing about whether photos of text messages will be allowed as evidence at her upcoming 14-count sex trial. Lamontagne, 30, is alleged to have engaged in sex acts with a 17-year-old student. School authorities have previously said the […]
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RSU 9 hires new special education director, approves contract with support staff
FARMINGTON — The Regional School Unit 9 board voted unanimously last Wednesday to hire John Jones of Falmouth as special education director, according to Superintendent Tom Ward. Jones will succeed Christine Gatto-Shea, who is leaving in July to return to being a children’s psychologist. There were several applications, three of whom were interviewed, Ward said […]
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Albert LeBaron Card
AUGUSTA — Albert LeBaron Card, 88, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 6. Albert, a native of South Paris, was an outstanding athlete who enjoyed a career as a teacher and coach, and as a baseball umpire and basketball referee. He was predeceased by his wife, Irene Ross Card, and a brother, Dr. C. Seymour Card. He […]
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Anna Vitiello
LEWISTON — Anna Vitiello, 89, of Lewiston, passed away peacefully Feb. 14 at d’Youville Pavilion. She was born in Camden on Feb. 9, 1929, to Antonino and Giovanna Sparta. Anna graduated from Bates College and was a longtime resident of Lewiston. She was a teacher at Lewiston High School before retiring in 1986. An avid bridge […]
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Concert honoring Roger Renaud at Franco Center
LEWISTON — Roger Renaud was a great many things. A husband, father, musician, teacher and — most importantly — an advocate for keeping music in schools. On Friday, July 30, his family, friends, fellow musicians and former students will host a tribute concert in his honor, kicking off a fundraising effort for scholarships to help […]
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Driver pleads not guilty in crash that killed Naples science teacher
PORTLAND (AP) — A box truck driver has pleaded not guilty in a crash in Casco last year that left a popular Naples middle school teacher dead. Authorities say Joshua McNally was driving a Native Maine Produce truck in April when it crashed into a car driven by 29-year-old Adam Perron, of Harrison. The box […]