The Chesterville Select Board appointed a new plumbing inspector, adjusted town clerk hours and discussed ongoing town projects, including road conditions and upcoming community recognition.
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Farmington exhibition seeks art entries
‘Free Art: of the Unconventional Eccentric’ will be on view April 1-30.
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RSU 9 reviews AI guidelines, approves technology grant
The RSU 9 board approved new AI usage guidelines, a technology grant for iPads and whiteboards, and set a March 24 referendum for a $1.6 million former school purchase and creation of a community resource hub.
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UMaine Farmington names fall 2024 dean’s list
Students received honors or high honors.
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RSU 9 superintendent addresses federal funding uncertainty
RSU 9 Superintendent Christian Elkington outlined potential funding shortfalls, proposed a reserve fund to mitigate losses, and assured that the district will adapt to financial uncertainties while prioritizing student and staff safety.
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Franklin County applies for grant to hire animal control officer
County Administrator Amy Bernard submitted the grant application to The Betterment Fund for $30,000 each of two years.
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RSU 9 voter approval needed to purchase former Farmington school
On March 24, voters in Regional School Unit 9 will be asked to accept up to $1.6 million of a $1.77 million Maine Connectivity Grant obtained by Franklin County Adult Education to purchase the former Arthur D. Ingalls School at 144 High St. in Farmington.
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Farmington board donates $2,000 to Vietnam Veterans Memorial display
Farmington selectmen voted to take the money from the Downtown Tax Increment Financing account.
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Coordinator supports homeless students, families across district
Student Support Coordinator Amanda Clark works to support McKinney-Vento students experiencing homelessness by providing essential resources, collaborating with schools and agencies, and addressing barriers to education across the district.
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RSU 9 board honors Mallett School principal’s retirement
FARMINGTON — With a tight budget season ahead and a longtime school leader preparing to step down, the Regional School Unit 9 board of directors tackled key financial decisions and honored W.G. Mallett School Principal Tracy Williams during the Feb. 11 meeting. District officials began crafting the 2025-26 budget three months earlier than usual to […]