Tracy Williams reflects on her career, staff teamwork, and lasting impact as she retires from W.G. Mallett School in Farmington.
Farmington Maine
Farmington-based school board sets $25 meeting stipend
The RSU 9 board voted Aug. 12 to set stipends for meetings and named Wayne Kenney as alternate delegate to the Maine School Boards Association.
Farmington-based school district accepts police cruiser for Foster Tech
Regional School Unit 9 is still struggling with staffing needs related to class size and drawing candidates for certain positions.
Proposed Franklin County firewood bank gets a boost to move forward in Salem Township
Franklin County commissioners approved a TIF grant application for $140,000 for the United Methodist Economic Ministry proposed firewood bank project to help those in need.
Blue Crew Robotics given temporary home at Foster Tech
The Blue Crew Robotics team will share classroom space at Foster CTE and use nearby storage while district leaders work toward a long-term plan.
Farmington-based schools face hiring challenges, look to subs to fill gaps
Superintendent Christian Elkington told the board Aug. 12 that late teacher resignations and class size shifts have left RSU 9 relying on long-term substitutes.
Owner of former Arthur D. Ingalls school appeals denial of lower valuation request
The owners of the building at 144 High St. in Farmington want a lower assessment than the town’s $1.26 million valuation for the building and land.
Man injured in Farmington propane gas explosion has died
Michael G. Warren, 68, died on July 31, according to the state fire marshal. The second victim, Jon Bubier, 62, of Farmington, is still recovering from serious burns and other injuries.
Farmington plans to move Nov. 4 voting to vacant store
The temporary voting place, a former Family Dollar, is needed because the Farmington Community Center is under construction.
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Things to do this week in the area.