Wilton tax rate to stay the same

The Select Board voted to set the town’s mill rate at 19.40 per $1,000 in valuation with a $75,504 overlay.

Farmington-based school district to vote on money for middle school career center

The Bjorn Foundation has offered $2.5 million to build a wing and equip it.

RSU 9 community debates gender-identity poster

Thirty people addressed the Regional School Unit 9 Board of Directors during meeting Tuesday, Sept. 13, to discuss a poster hanging at Mt. Blue High and Middle schools called “Gender 101.” People during public comment showed support for the poster, while others called for its removal. For now, Superintendent Chris Elkington has determined in a review the poster will stay in place.

RSU 9 community debates gender-identity poster

The informational sign hangs in guidance offices at Mt. Blue middle and high schools, and the tech center in Farmington.

United Way launches car repair program

United Way of the Tri-Valley Area Director of Marketing and Communications Nichole Ernest said the “Don’t Despair Car Repair Program,” which is funding up to $1,000 in car repairs for local participants, is a part of the organization’s strategic goal to address regional issues around transportation.

Wilton Select Board approves interlocal agreements

The board also discussed committees for the cemetery memorial and blueberry festival; updates to the town’s website.

Parents plan to address gender identity education at RSU 9 meeting

The concerns to be addressed at the board of directors meeting are with a poster about gender identity hanging in the window of the guidance counselor’s office at Mt. Blue High School.

Wilton Select Board concerned with county commissioners, budget allocation

Wilton Town Manager Perry Ellsworth raised concerns about how the Franklin County Commissioners are dividing up the county budget between the towns and unorganized territories, as well as how services are being allocated across the county.

A battle of cribbage

Farmington hosts leadership camp for LGBTQ+ teens

Equality Maine’s New Leaders Project Camp, hosted at the University of Maine at Farmington, offered teenagers the opportunity to be silly, let loose, connect and embrace their identities in a safe space.