The trio is attempting the rare midwinter traverse to raise $10,000 for underprivileged youth through United Way of the Tri-Valley Area’s Hope Fund.
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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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Farmington board considering tax payment schedule, fiscal year change Tuesday
Selectmen moved the discussion to Feb. 11 so both sides could be presented at once, but with Town Manager Erica LaCroix out sick it will now be taken up at the Feb. 25 meeting.
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Farmington Fire and Ice Festival returns with new events
“This much-loved community tradition is back with all your favorite events, plus some exciting new additions to make it the best one yet,” said event organizer Courtney Austin.
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Farmington approves support letter for CES
Farmington selectmen on Feb. 11 voted to write a letter of support to assist The Center for Entrepreneurial Studies with future fundraising efforts.
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Farmington elections set for March 24
Absentee ballots are available for Farmington municipal elections, the one for Regional School unit 9 asking to authorize acquiring the former Ingalls School are expected to be available Feb. 21.
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UMaine Farmington names fall 2024 dean’s list
Students received honors or high honors.
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RSU 9 superintendent addresses federal funding uncertainty
RSU 9 Superintendent Christian Elkington outlined potential funding shortfalls, proposed a reserve fund to mitigate losses, and assured that the district will adapt to financial uncertainties while prioritizing student and staff safety.
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Franklin County sets emergency meeting on buying steel for bridge in Salem Township
The board will hold an executive session to review a service contract.
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Franklin County applies for grant to hire animal control officer
County Administrator Amy Bernard submitted the grant application to The Betterment Fund for $30,000 each of two years.