RSU 9 voters will decide on March 24 whether to approve a federally funded purchase of 144 High Street in Farmington, with supporters citing expanded access to services and opponents raising financial concerns.
Chesterville
Posted inNews, Schools & Education
School building purchase draws opposing views at Farmington hearing
Regional School Unit 9 Superintendent Christian Elkington detailed the upcoming March 24 vote on buying the former Arthur D. Ingalls School at 144 High St. in Farmington.
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Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Nomination papers available for Wilton Select Board, Mt. Blue school board seats
The papers are due back to the Town Office by April 11.
Posted inCommunity, Connections
Mt. Blue Area Garden Club offers scholarship, Community Grant Program
Awards will benefit Franklin County.
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Craig Stickney: Weighing whether former Ingalls School is a money pit
Regional School Unit 9 sold the former Ingalls School in Farmington for $1, as it was useless. Now RSU 9 wants to buy it back for $1.6 million. I have some questions that need to be answered, hopefully in print. The answers are just yes or no; no explanations needed. Has this building been certified […]
Posted inCommunity, Connections
Digital marketing workshop for farmers set for Farmington April 3
FARMINGTON — University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Greater Franklin Food Council are set to offer a Digital Marketing for Farms workshop from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, April 3, at North Dining Hall in the Olsen Student Center, University of Maine Farmington, 111 South St. Participants will hear from Kelsey Kobik, a […]
Posted inFranklin, News, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Franklin County selectmen to elect 11 members for county Budget Advisory Committee
It is the first year 11 members will serve on the panel to represent five new commissioner districts.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Dog dies in fire, camper with a wooden addition burns in New Sharon
The fire is believed to have started in the area of the woodstove, Deputy New Sharon Chief Chris McKay said.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
RSU 9 superintendent discusses budget at Chesterville meeting
RSU 9 Superintendent Christian Elkington met with the Chesterville Select Board Feb. 27 to discuss the district’s budget, tax impacts, and the upcoming March 24 vote on acquiring the former Ingalls School for a social services hub.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Two compete for Chesterville’s 3-year seat on RSU 9 board
Patty Hastings and Tiffany Estabrook are running for Chesterville’s 3-year seat on the Regional School Board 9 board of directors, each emphasizing fiscal responsibility and education priorities.