RSU 9 battles elevated lead levels in water fixtures

School resumed Monday, May 9, as Regional School Unit 9 figures out long-term steps to lower levels of lead in water fixtures across the district.

Farmington-area schools canceled Friday due to high lead levels discovered in pipes

Nearly half of Regional School Unit 9's drinking-water fixtures have tested for levels of lead that exceed state guidelines.

Temple voters pass budget, all articles at town meeting

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

UMF appoints interim president

The two-year appointment, meant to help UMF become "fiscally stable" comes amid the elimination of nine faculty positions in Humanities and Social Sciences departments.

Go fish

Temple voters elect Dean Collins as Selectman

"I felt that the people there at that meeting, if they wanted me, they'd vote for me," Collins said of his surprise election.

UMaine-Farmington appoints new interim president

The appointment comes amid the departure of nine faculty members at the University of Maine at Farmington.

Temple voters to consider budget, selectman election Saturday

A 3.4% hike in spending is attributed to inflation, cost-of-living increases.

RSU 9 board sends 2022-23 budget to warrant

The approved $39.99 million budget is $100,703 lower than what was initially proposed. The annual budget meeting, to be held May 24, will offer voters the opportunity to approve spending items for a final referendum vote June 14.

Town Manager Rhonda Irish announces retirement

Irish's last day will be August 10, a few days after the 2022 Wilton Blueberry Festival.