FARMINGTON -- Four Farmington youths have been arrested and charged with burglary in connection with two nighttime break-ins at Mt. Blue High School this week.

Arrested were seniors Timothy Paulson, 18; Tyler Morris, 18; a 17-year-old juvenile and former student Graham Taber, 19, according to Farmington Police Officer Bridgette Gilbert, the school's resource officer.

The first break-in was at about 2:20 a.m. last Sunday when the intruders got into the school and took clothing, food and other items. They also removed parts of a chain-saw carving depicting the school's "Cougar" mascot that was a parting gift from the class of 2007 last year, Gilbert said.

On Monday night, the building was entered again and the rest of the Cougar sculpture was taken.

The investigation was a joint effort between the Farmington Police Department and school administrators, School Administrative District 9 technology personnel, maintenance staff and other staff, Gilbert said.

Betty Jespersen -- 778-6991

bjespersen@centralmaine.com