MSAD 58 will vote Oct. 16 on whether to close Day Mountain Regional Middle School and move grades 7-12 to Mount Abram, as Kingfield voters approved 145-35 to start a withdrawal study.
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Farmington’s RSU 9 principals introduce new staff, programs
RSU 9 principals Keith Acedo and Carol Kiesman shared updates on new staff, summer programs, and full BARR implementation at the Sept. 9 board meeting.
Farmington town manager updates on inspections and budget planning
Farmington Select Board heard updates Sept. 9 on safety reviews, a grant for a 311 system, community forums and budget challenges.
Mt. Blue district superintendent warns of staff shortages
Superintendent Christian Elkington updated Regional School Unit 9 directors Sept. 9 on staffing, AI use, and youth cannabis risks.
Students in Farmington are putting their phones away, creating ‘a different environment’
Regional School Unit 9’s new cellphone policy for Mt. Blue High School students has reduced Wi-Fi usage and is credited with creating a more positive environment.
Maine Law, UMF leaders extend terms to 2028 to continue turnarounds
Maine Law’s Leigh Saufley and UMF’s Joseph McDonnell will delay retirement until 2028 to continue leading campus growth and stability.
Boys on Bikes program debuts at Kingfield Elementary School
A new after-school biking program helps 2nd-4th grade boys build fitness, confidence, and community.
Good weather, participation lead to ‘a season to remember’ for Wilton parks programs
Director Jordan Schanck touted the growth of this summer’s swim program as a success.
UMF program awarded $1.76M grant to support first-generation, low-income students
The five-year federal award strengthens support for first-generation, low-income and disabled students at UMF.
UMF program awarded $1.76M grant to support first-generation, low-income students
The five-year federal award strengthens support for first-generation, low-income and disabled students at UMF.