The Fayette Select Board reviewed restoration plans for Starling Hall, upcoming grant opportunities and community events, including an April 5 resource fair.
Rebecca Richard
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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 32 years and mom of eight children. Rebecca was born in Florida, but has been in Maine for over 10 years, and in New England since her teen years.
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RSU 9 voters oppose proposal to buy former Ingalls School
Voters in RSU 9 rejected a proposal to buy the former Ingalls School in Farmington using federal grant funds.
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Clearing the last snow: loader at work in Jay Plaza parking lot
On March 27, a front-end loader was seen at Jay Plaza clearing the last snow piles from the parking lot under bright blue skies.
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RSU 9 board reviews tech upgrades, PowerSchool breach, and E-Rate
The RSU 9 Board discussed phone system upgrades, a PowerSchool data breach, and an increase in the district’s E-Rate reimbursement rate at its March 11 meeting.
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UMF outdoor recreation hub to expand workforce, boost western Maine
The UMF Outdoor Recreation Hub aims to strengthen Western Maine’s economy by developing a skilled workforce and supporting local outdoor businesses.
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RSU 9 directors discuss special education
RSU 9 Special Services Director Cynthia Bernstein updated directors March 11 about executive functioning strategies and special education initiatives.
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Farmington’s Alana Knapp reflects on libraries, literacy and community
Farmington resident Alana Knapp, assistant director of Treat Memorial Library, shares how her rural upbringing shaped her passion for literacy and community engagement.
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RSU 9 superintendent reviews budget, cybersecurity
The RSU 9 board of directors discussed the district’s budget, cybersecurity risks, and the upcoming Wilton bridge closure at its March 11 meeting.
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Mt. Blue nutrition director warns of federal funding cuts
Cuts to nutrition funding will limit the district’s ability to buy food from local producers, Andrew Hutchins said at the Regional School Unit 9 board meeting March 11.
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Farmington-based school district votes Monday on buying Arthur D. Ingalls Center
RSU 9 residents engaged in a respectful, critical discussion at a March 19 public Q&A, questioning officials about the financial sustainability, management responsibilities, and grant eligibility of the proposed Arthur D. Ingalls Center purchase ahead of the March 24 vote.