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Weld must have ATV club to open State roads to public access

by Martha Winter-Vining October 16, 2020October 16, 2020

ATV/UTV’S may travel from trail heads to a gas station or to a store to get food, but can’t be used to leave home to travel directly to a trail head.

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Low enrollment, staffing pose potential funding loss at RSU 9

by Andrea Swiedom October 16, 2020October 16, 2020

RSU 9 receives state subsidies based on staffing and student counts which are below average this school year.

Farmington board approves tribute to victims of 2019 explosion

by Pam Harnden October 15, 2020October 16, 2020

The Tribute to Resilience memorial to be placed at Bjorn Park will resemble an old-time fire house and will include bells created from fire extinguishers.

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Facing staff vacancies, RSU 9 prepares for loss in funding

by Andrea Swiedom October 13, 2020October 14, 2020

The district currently has 22 educational technician and two teacher positions to fill.

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RSU 9 School Board agenda

October 13, 2020October 14, 2020

Regional School District 9 school board agenda 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 13 Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81018221964?pwd=SUNGT0pEcGJQQi8yZm5tcUwveDRUUT09 I. Call to order II. Pledge of allegiance III. Public comment IV. Report of the chairperson A. Good news stories from Board/administrators V. Superintendent’s report – Tina Meserve A. New hires VI. Presentations VII. Consent agenda A. Minutes from September […]

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Farmington Board of Selectmen agenda, Tuesday, Oct. 13

October 12, 2020October 13, 2020

Agenda Farmington Board of Selectmen 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 13 The meeting will be conducted through remote access by telephonic, video, and electronic means. The public may attend by viewing the livestream at http://mtbluetv.org/program-live-stream-farmington-selectmen.html or Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MBTV11/ and/or calling 778-5874 Item 1: Pledge of Allegiance Item 2: To hear an update on the planned […]

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Operation Santa Claus change fueled by necessity

by Pam Harnden October 9, 2020October 7, 2020

Flexible dollars, which helped pay Western Maine Community Action staff for time spent on Operation Santa Claus, have dried up.

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Pandemic inspires the Backyard Acoustic Music series in Farmington

by Andrea Swiedom October 9, 2020October 14, 2020

Farmington residents Megan Brown and Amber Stone organized a fall, backyard music series where people could practice social distancing while enjoying live music.