Although the overall budget is set at $38.9 million, with an additional $477,406 for adult education, it will cost taxpayers across the 10 towns in the district $13.7 million, a $397.300 increase, or 2.99%, to current spending.
Kay Neufeld
Staff Writer
Kay Neufeld is a business reporter with the Portland Press Herald, covering labor, unions and Maine's workforce; lobstering, fisheries and the working waterfront. They also love telling stories that illustrate the vibrant culture that makes Maine and its Mainers so special. They previously worked at the Camden Herald, Franklin Journal and the Bangor Daily News, covering local communities. Kay grew up in New York and graduated from New York University's Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute in 2018. They spontaneously moved to Maine in 2020 after visiting on vacation, searching for housing on Craigslist in the middle of their trip and asking their mother to ship their belongings to the Midcoast. In their spare time, Kay loves taking their miniature dachshund on miniature hikes, passionately defending Beyoncé's artistry and playing the fiddle with friends.
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Tick populations are spreading, experts say
You’re not imagining things: tick season is getting worse.
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Livermore Falls residents weigh in on new COVID-19 guidelines
Residents from the Livermore Falls area have mixed feelings as Maine lifts its mask mandate.
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RSU 9 Board of Directors agenda
Regional School District 9 amended school board agenda 7:00 p.m. or immediately following the 6:30 p.m. budget hearing, Tuesday, May 25, 2021 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86089118717?pwd=Y2t2UVNVaElYdFc5VkV6bVFtQ2dHQT09 I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Public comment IV. Report of the chairperson A. Good news stories from board / administrator V. Superintendent’s report – Monique Poulin A. New […]
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Foster CTE Center names Haley Walsh ‘Student of the Year’
Walsh was chosen out of about 300 students to represent Mt. Blue’s Foster Career and Technical Education Center.
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Mt. Blue hosts vaccine clinics to vaccinate students
The Franklin Community Health Network is running the clinics with an aim to fully vaccinate RSU 9 students by the end of the school year. The health network also hosted a Q&A session with parents leading up to the first round of clinics.
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Wilton Select Board sends the RSU 9 budget to voters
Town manager also announced “new protocols” for masks, distancing.
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Wilton couple hikes for Hospice
Androscoggin Home Healthcare and Hospice are holding their first “Hike for Hospice” fundraising event to support patients who cannot afford treatment.
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A ‘Scavaganza’ sends scavenger hunters across Franklin County
The United Way of the Tri-Valley Area hosted its first “Scavaganza” hunt on Saturday, May 15.
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Wilton board signs warrant for RSU 9 budget, sending the spending plan to voters
Town manager announced “new protocols” for masks, distancing.