The Mt. Blue school district, RSU 9, faces a $255K shortfall due to delayed federal funds as the board approves technology purchases, staffing plans, and policy updates.
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Officials say Franklin County fiber-optics training successful, but student stipends delayed
The students gained hands-on skills and certifications to work in the fiber-optics field, but $800 stipend checks from program still have not been delivered due to administrative delays, program officials say.
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Strong celebrates Pierpole Days with art, races, parade and fun
Strong’s three-day Pierpole Days festival featured art, races, a talent show, parade, and fireworks in memory of Craig Starbird.
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Farmington Summerfest to mark 60 years with full day of activities
The July 26 event will feature music, food, games, a talent show, and more.
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Phillips, Strong begin MSAD 58 withdrawal as district faces change
Superintendent Laura Columbia says Phillips and Strong have begun withdrawal from MSAD 58, while other towns explore options amid rising costs and differing visions.
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Farmington LGBTQ+ leaders condemn RSU 73 policy targeting trans youth
Franklin County Pride ME board members and others are denouncing RSU 73’s new policy restricting transgender students, citing legal concerns and student harm.
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Youth take center stage in free two-week performing arts intensive in Farmington
Students from Maine and Boston are training with professionals in music, dance and theatre, culminating in a free public show July 13 at 3 p.m.
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Instructor resigns over possible relocation of Mt. Blue robotics team
Longtime teacher Richard Wilde left the district after he said the administration decided to move the team off the Mt. Blue Campus, but Superintendent Christian Elkington says nothing has been decided yet.
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Crowds pack downtown for Farmington’s Fourth of July parade honoring veterans
Farmington’s Fourth of July parade drew large crowds under sunny skies as community groups and floats celebrated the theme “Remembering Our Veterans.”
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Farmington school board chair bids farewell, honors staff at final board meeting
Dorothy Robinson closed her tenure as Regional School Unit 9 board chair by honoring Pamela Chernesky and Misty Carrow as May’s standout staff members.