In a recent meeting, Superintendent Christian Elkington presented key budget adjustments, announced new hires and retirements, and reported on the Bjorn Center Culinary Classroom’s equipment plans.
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Recovery services program expands substance use support in Franklin County
Sweetser’s OPTIONS Program, led by recovery coach Emmanuel “Manny” Reis in Franklin County, provides harm reduction, peer support and connections to treatment and recovery services for people affected by substance use.
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Farmington-area school board learns of culinary classroom savings
Superintendent Christian Elkington told Regional School Unit 9 directors Thursday that a scaled-back equipment plan for the Bjorn Center culinary classroom at Mt. Blue Middle School in Farmington will save the district $72,000.
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Franklin County courthouse making room for DA’s office in Farmington
The renovations are estimated to cost $50,000, which will come from the county’s American Rescue Plan Act allotment.
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Jay hires Pike Industries to pave roads, streets; extends tax, sewer payment deadline
Selectpersons also agreed to give property owners an additional 30 days after March 6 to pay back taxes or sewer fees.
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UMaine Farmington to host flute, piano concert March 9
Boston-based flutist Weronika Balewski and pianist Elizabeth Basconi founded Marvento Duo in 2013 to collaborate as both performers and teaching artists.
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RSU 9 reviews AI guidelines, approves technology grant
The RSU 9 board approved new AI usage guidelines, a technology grant for iPads and whiteboards, and set a March 24 referendum for a $1.6 million former school purchase and creation of a community resource hub.
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Jay seeks community input on 20-plus-year town plan
The Comprehensive Planning Committee will hold a meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday at the Spruce Elementary School to go over what has been done and what residents would like to see in the future.
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Play group engages caregivers, children at Cape Cod Hill School
The Play n’ Learn program at Cape Cod Hill School provides an interactive session for young children and caregivers, fostering community connections through music, activities, and early childhood development strategies.
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UMaine Farmington names fall 2024 dean’s list
Students received honors or high honors.