Superintendent Laura Columbia addressed concerns over aging school facilities, budget constraints, and the future of Phillips and Strong Elementary schools during a recent community forum.
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Farmington sewer rate to stay at current levels
Farmington sewer rates must be approved every year even if they remain the same.
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Hundreds gather in Farmington for national ‘Hands Off!’ protest
Nearly 500 people lined Main Street in Farmington April 5 to join a national protest defending federal programs and democratic values.
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Blue Crew FRC Team 6153 wins awards at New England Championship
Blue Crew Robotics earned two awards and ended its season ranked 66th.
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Chamber’s Home & Leisure Showcase returning April 26 at Mt. Blue High School in Farmington
The showcase highlights members of Franklin County Chamber of Commerce.
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UMF to host 12th annual Fiddlehead Festival on Saturday
The May 3 festival features local food, music, workshops and family activities.
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Farmington board sets voting hours for RSU 9 budget referendum
Final budget figures for the 2025/2026 year were to have been decided at the April 8 Regional School Unit 9 board of directors meeting.
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No time to stop on a brisk spring day
Two-year old Albion Sweet of Jay flitted from the slides across to the gazebo, back to the slides and onward to the merry-go-round all in the space of a few minutes on April 17 while at Bass Park in Wilton.
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RSU 9 meeting includes petition calling for superintendent’s removal
At the April 8 RSU 9 board meeting, a resident presented a petition declaring no confidence in Superintendent Christian Elkington.
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Farmington Community Center won’t use heated ramp for snow removal
Selectmen on April 8 voted not to include a heated concrete method for snow/ice removal as part of the Community Center renovation project.