RSU 9 tweaks policy on public comment

The Regional School Unit 9 board of directors adjusted their policy on public comment Tuesday, Aug 8, after heavily revising the policy in April of this year.

Photos: Geese adventure to pond in Farmington

A flock of Canadian geese took its time to walk across a dirt parking lot onto grass before getting in the water Tuesday at Titcomb Mountain.

Farmington police investigate burglaries at Front Street businesses

An undisclosed amount of cash was taken from three businesses. A burglary attempt at a fourth business failed.

Farmington rehab, living center evacuated due to electrical fire

About 50 residents were evacuated from Edgewood Rehabilitation and Living Center at 221 Fairbanks Road.

UMaine Cooperative Extension Twilight Meetings to conclude Aug. 15

The summerlong series hosted by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension and The Greater Franklin Food Council will hold its final meeting of the season at Martin Woods Farm in Starks.

Farmington-based district reports rising chronic absenteeism in all schools

Regional School Unit 9 administrators formulating plan to address problem.

UMF unveils new degree completion program

The program is intended for adults who have taken a break from school and are looking to finish their degrees.

Another interim town manager hired in Farmington

In July, a candidate for the town manager position stepped down during negotiations, so the process of selecting a new one had to restart.

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RSU 9 seeks more host families to house international students

As the school year is right around the corner, Lisa Dalrymple, director of the international student program for RSU 9, is working hard to secure host families for the incoming students.