JAY — RSU 73’s new logo for its fleet of 30 school buses will have all three town names listed and the district number. Jay, Livermore, RSU 73 and Livermore Falls will be printed on both sides of the fleet of 30 buses that will become part of the combined district as of July 1. […]
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Administrative management structure discussed
JAY — Regional School Unit 36 Superintendent Sue Pratt presented a concept proposal for organizational management of the new RSU 73 recently. About 100 people attended. Pratt used a metaphor of flock of geese flying in formation to present the RSU 73 district/administrative related chart for personnel. “I think we need to create a system […]
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Town joins Androscoggin Land Trust in quest to conserve land
JAY — Selectmen unanimously voted Monday for the town to become a co-applicant with the Androscoggin Land Trust in a proposal that could conserve nearly 1,300 acres in Franklin and Oxford counties. It is part of an effort to continue to connect multi-use trails around the region, enhance recreational opportunities and bring more visitors into […]
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Jay teacher named ‘outstanding educator’
JAY — A local teacher has received national recognition for his efforts in the classroom. Veteran teacher Rob Taylor has been named a 2011 National Project Learning Tree Outstanding Educator for 2011. He is one of five recognized around the country. The others are from California, Louisiana, South Carolina and Texas. Taylor has taught for […]
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Correction: Jay man’s name misspelled
JAY — The last name of Michael Morrell of Jay was misspelled in a story on Page B1 of the Franklin edition on Thursday, March 17. It was incorrectly reported by the Sun Journal.
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Decision on sports teams to be made Tuesday
JAY — Jay and RSU 36 school boards will meet separately Tuesday to make recommendations on whether or not Jay and Livermore Falls high school sports teams should be combined as of July 1. The two school systems will become one that day. The special meeting will begin at 6 p.m. March 22 at the […]
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Freshman program concept comes under fire
JAY — A high school principal presented a concept Tuesday that calls for bringing all the ninth-graders from Jay and Livermore Falls high schools under one roof in a Freshman Academy during the first year of a consolidated school system. “This is an opportunity to build a new school and build a strong program for […]
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Daffodil Days locations listed
FARMINGTON — The American Cancer Society’s Daffodil Days will begin the week of March 14 in Franklin County. Local volunteers will sell bouquets, potted plants and this year’s limited edition Boyd’s Bear, Liv N. Hope, at various locations in Jay and Kingfield. Funds raised support the American Cancer Society’s efforts to prevent cancer or detect […]
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Jay mill offers scholarships, jobs
JAY — The Androscoggin Mill is partnering with Jay and Livermore Falls high schools and Kennebec Valley Community College to help qualifying students receive a college education and a job after graduation. Verso Paper Corp. is rolling out a new program in the hope of awarding 10 full-tuition scholarships per year to KVCC to qualifying […]
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Selectmen approve sewer abatement recommendations
JAY — Selectmen voted Monday to approve $5,600 in sewer abatements, about $235 less than last year. Sewer Department Superintendent Mark Holt went over a list of abatement requests, including those he modified to comply with the town’s existing sewer ordinance policy. The town currently charges a flat-rate user fee based on equivalent units, which […]