Families must plan early due to limited local camps, varying schedules and high demand for youth programming.
RSU 73
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AI use expands in western Maine schools, policing
Maine is allowing limited use of artificial intelligence in government while requiring safeguards, human oversight and strict data protections.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
UMF hosting Blue Crew robotics team for 2026 season
The University of Maine at Farmington is hosting the Blue Crew Robotics Team this season, giving the regional high school program a dedicated workspace on campus.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Spruce Mountain schools in Jay area to keep transgender sports policy as it preps for lawsuit
The RSU 73 board voted 9-4 to keep its policy in place, choosing to defend its transgender sports access restrictions despite warnings about legal exposure and taxpayer cost.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Jay-area district’s vote to align with Trump order could roll back protections for transgender students
State repercussions are unclear at this time, but if approved through the board’s policy process, it opens the district up to potential litigation.
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Jay-based school board says district will recognize only 2 sexes
The Regional School Unit 73 board voted on the controversial Title IX policy affecting transgender students’ access to sports and private spaces.
Posted inLocal Elections, Maine, News
Four Jay residents seek 2 seats on the Spruce Mountain school board
The town election will be held April 29.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools and Education
As costs rise dramatically, Maine schools struggle with sending special education students to private schools
A change in state mandates means some school districts will pay thousands — and possibly millions more — to send some special education students to private school programs.
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Spruce Mountain Primary School students win sweet challenge: principal becomes a sundae
Students at the Livermore school read 7,100 books, exceeding a challenge to read 5,000 books for Read Across America in March.
Posted inSchools and Education, Uncategorized
Foster CTE Center districts see changes in cooperative agreement
RSU 9 and three neighboring school districts have revised their cooperative agreements between the districts in regards to their level of involvement with Foster Career and Technical Education Center.