Amanda Clark updated the Regional School Unit 9 board of directors on students who have been identified as experiencing homelessness or housing instability as of March 4.
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Farmington middle schoolers connect to young readers though buddy program
Mt. Blue Middle School eighth graders visited W.G. Mallett School and the UMF Sweatt-Winter Center during Read Across America Week, reading with younger children and sparking interest in making the program a regular event.
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Gauvin, Kinney win school board seats in Farmington recount
A recount clarified voter intent rules and confirmed Gauvin and Kinney as winners of the RSU 9 Board of Directors positions.
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AI use expands in western Maine schools, policing
Maine is allowing limited use of artificial intelligence in government while requiring safeguards, human oversight and strict data protections.
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Farmington protest draws hundreds to No Kings rally
According to organizer Eileen Kreutz, an estimated 853 people gathered March 28 along Main Street for a nonviolent No Kings rally organized by Western Mountains Third Act Maine and Indivisible.
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Search of alleged Carrabassett Valley shooter’s home yielded 2 dozen guns, forensic evidence
The evidence, court documents say, led police to charge Austin Doucette, 24, with murder in the March 8 death of 23-year-old Makayla DeSantis.
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Farmington Burger King to be demolished, rebuilt in company’s new style
Demolition is expected to start in April at 633 Wilton Road and be completed by the end of the year.
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Farmington voters elect officers, OK 6-month budget
A budget to switch from a calendar to a July-to-June fiscal year was approved at the annual town meeting
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Looking for a vegan Easter? Western Maine’s got you covered.
A guide to celebrating Easter with vegan meals, baskets and activities, with practical ideas for western Mainers looking for plant-based options.
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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.