Farmington area schools superintendent and board address director’s political comment

A new member of Regional School Unit 9's board of directors recently made a comment praising the Supreme Court's decision on abortion rights during the board's 'Good News Stories' meeting segment.

Farmington raises rate for septage

Selectmen approved increasing the septage receiving rate from $85 to $175 per 1,000 gallons of septage.

Wilton approves hazard pay stipends for police

The stipends will offer each police officer $160-200 a week, totaling $54,560.

Mt. Blue Middle School is getting a career, tech ed center

Mt. Blue Middle School Principal James Black said this center, funded by the Bjorn Foundation can help provide opportunities for alternative forms of learning, prevent drop-out, engage students in their overall academics and prepare them for high school.

Farmington Rotary plans musical garden at Walton’s Mill Park

Police Department review shared with Farmington board

In other business Selectmen approved an expenditure of $12,757.22 to purchase a new Zero-turn mower for the Parks and Recreation Department.

Farmington’s first Sandy River Music Festival puts on a show

Lovers of music, dancing and camping gathered for a new two-day festival at Farmington's Narrow Gauge Cinema last weekend.

Voters send $40 million RSU 9 budget to ballots

In about 45 minutes, all 23 articles on Regional School Unit 9's 2022-23 budget warrant were approved with nearly unanimous votes.

Provost to step down at UMF

Serving as provost since 2016, Eric Brown's resignation comes at a major time of change for the University of Maine at Farmington and the University of Maine System.

Temple voters pass budget, all articles at town meeting

Voters also elected Dean Collins as a selectperson over incumbent Tracey Dunham.