Kingfield residents discuss possible new school district budget
The Kingfield School Options Committee presented a proposed budget for a new school district to residents March 24.
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Farmington-area schools agree to accept Strong, Kingfield students if needed
Superintendent Christian Elkington told the RSU 9 board that if MSAD 58 breaks up, the district is prepared to take in high school students through a tuition agreement.
As Iran war escalates, Maine military moms look to each other for support
A group hopes to form Maine’s first chapter of the Blue Star Mothers of America.
Avon voters elect selectmen, school director, pass budget at annual town meeting
Voters chose two selectmen and a school board member, and made changes to the budget.
Rangeley man who led large-scale illicit pot operation denied a new trial
A federal jury convicted Lucas Sirois, 45, of eight charges on Nov. 18, 2025.
Kingfield draft withdrawal plan outlines school structure, process
Kingfield’s School Options Committee has prepared a draft withdrawal plan outlining projected staffing, governance and tuition arrangements as negotiations continue with MSAD 58.
Phillips-based schools weigh new district model as withdrawal talks continue
Superintendent Laura Columbia said withdrawal updates are moving slow while a new pre-K to grade 12 model is considered.
High Peaks Alliance prepares for leadership change, launches 2026 naturalist series
Vice President John Rogers will take over for founder Lloyd Griscom as president, as the group continues its mission of collaboration and public access through new conservation programs.
Mt. Abram schools prepare for withdrawal negotiations
Committees in district towns of Strong, Phillips and Kingfield are researching costs associated with leaving MSAD 58. Strong is ready to negotiate.
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High Peaks op-ed series to focus on access to outdoors in Farmington region
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Educators offering scholarship to future teachers | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Delta Kappa Gamma, local Mu Chapter, an international society of retired and current women educators, is providing our Recruitment Grant, a $,1000 scholarship awarded to a high school senior enrolled in a school of higher education and planning to become a teacher. This year’s scholarship is available to a student from a school in the…
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