Regional School Unit 9 is still struggling with staffing needs related to class size and drawing candidates for certain positions.
Rebecca Richard
Staff Writer
Rebecca Richard is a reporter for the Franklin Journal. She graduated from the University of Maine after studying literature and writing. She is a small business owner, wife of 33 years and mom of eight children. Rebecca was born in Florida, but has been in Maine for over 15 years, and in New England since her teen years.
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Blue Crew Robotics given temporary home at Foster Tech
The Blue Crew Robotics team will share classroom space at Foster CTE and use nearby storage while district leaders work toward a long-term plan.
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Farmington-based schools face hiring challenges, look to subs to fill gaps
Superintendent Christian Elkington told the board Aug. 12 that late teacher resignations and class size shifts have left RSU 9 relying on long-term substitutes.
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Vintage Finds & Mountain Vibes: Western Maine’s Best Thrift Stops
Second-hand shops have what kids and college-bound students need – at lower and even free prices.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
Treat Memorial Library hosts popular Within the Whale program
On Aug. 7, attendees explored an inflatable humpback whale in the library’s most popular summer event.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser, Local & State
Fayette intern uses municipal software to compile property inventory
Erin Reed presented a Fayette property inventory, compiled using TRIO municipal software, to help track housing trends and improve data access.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser, Local & State
Livermore Falls passes warrant articles at special town vote
Livermore Falls voters approved all warrant articles in the Aug. 13 special town vote, including funding for general government, benefits, capital projects, debt service, and a 5% interest rate on overdue sewer bills.
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Livermore Falls approves match for Norris Bridge engineering costs
The Livermore Falls Select Board voted to fund its share of engineering costs for the Norris Bridge replacement project.
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Wilton fire chief says calls are up, along with staffing needs
Wilton Fire Chief Sonny Dunham detailed rising calls, staff shortages, and equipment upgrades in his quarterly report.
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New Kingfield firetruck due to be delivered January 2026
The 30-year-old tanker truck is still functional, but is getting harder to repair, Fire Chief Fred Nichols said.