The walkout, which is being organized by parent and former Director Jesse Sillanpaa, is to take a stand against pandemic policies.
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Wilton Select Board sets marijuana licensing fees, discusses county commissioners referendum question
State Rep. Randall Hall presented information on the referendum to increase the number of county commissioners and districts in Franklin from three to five.
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Mt. Blue school board adds diverse authors to curriculum, debates approval process for new books
The works include experiences of African American slaves and a child imprisoned in America’s Japanese internment camps.
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Request for changes to Farmington’s marijuana ordinance stalls
Ryan Morgan, who had requested in September that limits on the number of stores be removed, left the Selectmen meeting in the midst of the discussion.
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UMF debuts new land acknowledgement statement during Indigenous Peoples’ Week
The new “Indigenous Land and Water Acknowledgement” features the University of Maine at Farmington’s pledge for decolonization but also calls attention to the fact that the institution still needs to do much more, faculty and Wabanaki organizers say.
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Farmington Fire Rescue Chief Terry Bell to step down Nov. 30
Bell has served as the Fire Chief since June of 2000.
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Blue Crew robotics team prepares for competition season
Blue Crew has begun preparing for the new season by disassembling its robot from 2019.
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Wilton moves forward with food sovereignty, approves new ATV access
The ATV access would connect the Temple trail system with the Whistle Stop Trail.
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Wilton considers marijuana business licensing fees proposal
One proposal is an average of marijuana licensing fees in neighboring towns.