Maine’s congressional delegation announced on Tuesday, Sept. 26, that $4 million would be allocated annually to the GEAR UP program, which has helped prepare Maine students for postsecondary education since 1998.
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Farmington-based school district looking to buy Holman Mission House for operations
A public hearing is scheduled for Oct. 24; district vote set Nov. 7.
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Wilton Selectmen sign warrant for special town meeting
Slated for Tuesday, Oct. 17, a special town meeting will be held to discuss and put into effect a cannabis moratorium, with the Wilton Select Board signing the warrant on Tuesday, Oct. 3.
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Riding horses without bridles is becoming more popular
A Maine rider is part of an organization promoting liberty or riding horses without using bridles, which is gaining in popularity.
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Liberty: Connecting horse and human without bridles
Liberty horsemanship asks horses to connect with people without the use of bridles or other traditional tools.
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Farmington board signs new town manager contract
Selectmen Tuesday, Sept. 26, reviewed and signed the contract for new Town Manager Erica LaCroix whose start date is Dec. 13.
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Farmington-based school district struggles to find applicants for key positions
FARMINGTON — Regional School Unit 9 Superintendent Christian Elkington presented his report to the board of directors on Tuesday, Sept. 19, wherein he stated that, while RSU 9 is in a better position than other school districts in the state, several key positions need to be filled and the applicant pool has run dry for […]
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Farmington Rec center gearing up for Spooktacular
The Farmington Recreation Department is calling for business and other organizations to sign for their Indoor Spooktacular, slated for Saturday, Oct. 28.
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UMA and UMF team up to help with Maine workforce needs
UMA and UMF are collaborating on a grant program that will aim to remove financial barriers for students interested in pursuing certificates for substance use disorders counselor and employment specialist.
