Farmington man sentenced to nearly 25 years in gross sexual assault case
Cory Hutchinson, 39, was found guilty in the case in May 2025.
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RSU 9 highlights career education impact, meets federal comparability standards
RSU 9 officials reported continued growth in career and technical education participation and confirmed compliance with federal Title I funding requirements.
Farmington-area school seeks funding for before- and after-school care
RSU 9 officials approved a $23,750 grant request to support Cape Cod Hill Community School’s before- and after-school program.
Mt. Blue schools to take on special education services for 4-year-olds in 2026-27
RSU 9 Superintendent Christian Elkington said the pre-K special education program will be handled by the district beginning next school year as part of a statewide transition.
Small fire forces evacuation of Farmington classroom
A piece of clothing going through a print screening dryer catches fire at Foster Career and Technical Education Center.
Farmington-based schools face special education budget pressures
The Regional School Unit 9 board of directors received updates from the superintendent during its Jan. 13 meeting.
Farmington-area kids’ handmade Christmas gifts come from the heart
From goat’s milk soap to yarn trees, the thoughtful gifts were going to family members for Christmas.
Farmington-based schools seek AI collaboration, launch new health portal
A proposed partnership with UMF would expand artificial intelligence learning, Superintendent Christian Elkington said.
New Sharon man to serve 3 years for terrorizing former girlfriend with a rifle
James Oakes, 45, pleaded guilty in November to several charges for his violent actions after his ex-girlfriend said she was ending their relationship.
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Union leaders tell Schumer to stop backing Janet Mills over Graham Platner
A recent poll had Platner up big over Maine’s governor in the U.S. Senate race.
Farmington-based district expands after-school meals, modernizes nutrition systems
Regional School Unit 9’s food service department reported expanded after-school meals, successful state review, staff certification efforts and plans to implement new menu software during its Feb. 10 board of directors meeting.
IHOP is coming to Farmington in April
The restaurant, which will be located in the Irving Big Stop on Wilton Road, expects to hire about 30 employees.
Rare bluebird day allows winter climb to Mount Washington summit
A calm winter weather window allowed the Mount Washington Auto Road SnowCoach to reach the summit, an uncommon opportunity normally prevented by extreme conditions.
Essayist opens UMF Visiting Writers Series
Essayist and journalist Onnesha Roychoudhuri will open UMF’s spring Visiting Writers Series with a public reading Feb. 26.
Recordings of Oxford County commissioners meetings now available online
Chairperson Lisa Keim, of Dixfield, had pushed to find a way to get the meetings published to provide transparency.
Here’s a look at the Maine Class D girls basketball championship game
Penobscot Valley is aiming for a second straight state title, while Mt. Abram seeks its first Gold Ball since 2007.
Mt. Abram girls basketball’s quick turnaround leads to deep playoff run
In just three years, the Roadrunners have gone from the bottom of the standings to Class D South champions.
Gould Academy senior finds his passion with Bethel fire department
The Bethel firefighters attended Zach Garfield’s senior Four Point presentation at Gould Academy, supporting the 18-year-old’s newfound ‘identity.’
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