Farmington-based school district principals address new initiatives and challenges

At the Sept. 24 RSU 9 board meeting, principals highlighted new opportunities for students, recent improvements, and ongoing challenges, including substitute shortages and playground expansions.

Farmington area superintendent updates school directors on water leak, facility repairs

Superintendent Christian Elkington discussed ongoing efforts to address a significant leak in the fire suppression system at Mt. Blue Middle School, which has resulted in air quality concerns and potential costly repairs.

Farmington-based school district budget approved by voters

Seven towns approved the plan while three towns rejected it.

Farmington school district proposes $45 million 2024-25 budget

The Regional School Unit 9 will be seeing an 8.26% increase in their overall to their budget, but taxpayers will only be responsible for 4.45%.

Farmington-based school district to meet May 21 for $45 million budget

With an 8.26% increase over the previous year, the RSU 9 board of directors, school administrators and members of the public will meet on Tuesday, May 21, to vote and discuss next year's budget.

Twilight series ends at Martin Woods Farm

Starks man arrested on allegations of abusing minor, authorities say

Keith Merchant, 43, was arrested Thursday on charges that include gross sexual assault, according to the Somerset County Sheriff's Office.

Industry man hospitalized following bird hunting accident in Starks

The 66-year-old man was hit by pellets in the face, chest and arm Saturday when his hunting partner fired on a bird that had been flushed from woods near the Starks Town Office.

Voters approve $40 million budget for Farmington-based school district

RSU 9's 2022-23 budget, a $1.13 million increase over the current year, will cost taxpayers across the district’s 10 towns $13.78 million.

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