photo Richard M. Gauthier Washburn principal appointed WASHBURN -- Richard M. Gauthier has been appointed principal of Washburn District High School, Supt. Carleton L. Barnes of School Administrative District 45 announced.

Gauthier has several years teaching experience in Sanford and in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. He earned his baccalaureate degree from Nasson College in Springvale and is a candidate for a master's degree at the University of Maine at Portland-Gorham.

Gauthier has been principal of Jonesport-Beals High School the last two years.

In addition to being principal, he will serve as athletic director and adult education director.

Gauthier is married to the former Joyce Johnson of Sanford. They have seven children.

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