The Sunrise Movement Franklin County hub held a Zoom meeting on Jan. 28 to discuss climate advocacy, upcoming community initiatives, and efforts to expand youth engagement.
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Wind kicks up snow Farmington
Wind gusts Tuesday afternoon cause accumulated snow to swirl in Farmington.
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Replica of Vietnam Veterans Memorial coming in July to Farmington
Scores of volunteers and various donations, including $22,000, are needed to bring The Wall That Heals to Farmington July 1-6.
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Farmington tax payment schedule, fiscal year to be discussed Feb. 11
Farmington selectmen on Jan. 28 tabled discussions on changing the tax payment schedule and moving to a fiscal year until the Feb. 11 meeting so that both sides could be presented at once.
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RSU 9 meeting highlights growth, trends and perspectives on homeschooling
RSU 9 Superintendent Christian Elkington highlighted the district’s large homeschool population, its financial impact, and the values driving families to choose homeschooling during the Jan. 14 board meeting.
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Farmington K-9 program receives $2,000 donation
The contribution was made by retired UMF Police Chief Robert Harper of Farmington.
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Cascade Brook School recognized by BARR and MDOE
At the RSU 9 board of directors meeting on Jan. 28, Cascade Brook School Principal Dr. Nichole Goodspeed announced the school’s recognition by BARR and MDOE, while Superintendent Christian Elkington provided an update on a recent PowerSchool data breach.
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CCHS principal updates board on recent activities, programs
Cape Cod Hill School Principal Carol Kiesman updated the RSU 9 board on Jan. 14, highlighting festive student activities, a heartwarming act of kindness during recess, an excellent music concert, and the positive impact of the BARR and regulated classroom programs.
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Vietnam Veterans Memorial replica coming to Farmington
Between 250 and 300 volunteers will be needed while the traveling memorial is in Farmington July 1 through 6 and $22,000 more must be raised to cover insurance, transportation and other fees.
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True stories, tall tales bring laughter and community to PACC
Former legislator Tom Saviello recounted the humorous and contentious journey of passing a deposit law on miniature liquor bottles, including colorful anecdotes and a framed protest nip bottle from then-Governor Paul LePage.