Knights of Katahdin, a rookie team from Wilton, and Blue Crew, a team with students and mentors from Farmington and Jay schools, are among the 90 FIRST Robotics Competition teams that qualified for the New England District Championship being held April 5-8 in West Springfield, Massachusetts.
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RSU 9 food services reports a significant increase in revenue
Despite rising food cost, Chef Andy Hutchins, Director of Food Services, reported to the Regional School Unit 9 board of directors on Tuesday, Mar. 28, significant profits from the program that are to be invested back into the program.
Lucas Towers receives Principal’s Award
Lucas Towers, a senior at Spruce Mountain High School, has been awarded the Principal’s Award for his achievements in the class room, on the field and in the community.
Local robotics teams do well at New England event
The five Maine teams were all chosen for playoff alliances, two teams are from Farmington and Wilton with the latter making it to the finals round while a team from Richmond was part of the winning alliance.
Norlands receives outpouring of support, some events planned
Efforts by Mainers, the Washburn family, local businesses and political leaders have made it possible for Washburn-Norlands Living History Center to remain open and start offering programs again. The first will be a pancake breakfast on Maine Maple Sunday, March 26.
RSU 73 proposed budget up 4.92%, cuts would mean losing positions
The Regional School Unit 73 proposed budget for 2023/24 is $23.3 million, an increase of $1.1 million or 4.92% over the current spending plan of $22.2 million.
RSU 9 superintendent warns ‘bullying doesn’t look like it used to’
RSU 9 Superintendent Christian Elkington expressed to the board his own personal concerns over the state of bullying and mental health, as well as the impact of social media.
Reading to Cooper the dog looked forward to by Jay school students
Judy Hamilton and her dog, Cooper are helping students learn to enjoy reading.
Blue Crew busy preparing for competition season
Some parts of FIRST Robotics Competition have changed this year.
Reinvigorating old apple trees workshop coming to Wilton
The University of Maine Cooperative Extension will have their own Nick Rowley team up with Senator Russell Black to host a workshop on rejuvenating old apple trees in Wilton on March 4.