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Farmington LGBTQ+ leaders condemn RSU 73 policy targeting trans youth

by Rebecca Richard July 11, 2025July 10, 2025

Franklin County Pride ME board members and others are denouncing RSU 73’s new policy restricting transgender students, citing legal concerns and student harm.

Franklin, Maine, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal

Instructor resigns over possible relocation of Mt. Blue robotics team

by Rebecca Richard July 9, 2025July 17, 2025

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.

Franklin, Maine, The Franklin Journal

Farmington school board chair bids farewell, honors staff at final board meeting

by Rebecca Richard July 3, 2025June 30, 2025

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.

The Franklin Journal

Mt. Blue school board restores original policy vote timeline before board exits

by Rebecca Richard June 28, 2025July 1, 2025

Superintendent Elkington reversed a timeline change to ensure outgoing board members could vote on the electronic devices policy.

The Franklin Journal

Blue Crew Robotics faces loss of workspace at Mt. Blue Campus

June 20, 2025June 15, 2025

Blue Crew Robotics Team 6153 urges community support after learning it must vacate its robotics space despite a season of major awards and outreach.

The Franklin Journal

Mt. Blue board reviews summer plans, student needs

by Rebecca Richard June 16, 2025June 15, 2025

The RSU 9 Board met June 12 to approve the 2025-26 budget, discuss staffing and policy updates, and hear reports on nutrition and student support programs.