FARMINGTON — An offer to build a career and technical education center at Mt. Blue Middle School has received initial support from the Regional School Unit 9 board of directors. Richard Bjorn and the Bjorn Foundation would donate $2.5 million to establish the Bjorn Center for Career and Technical Education to “expand hands-on learning opportunities […]
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Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Mt. Blue High School tells graduates to embrace unpredictability and ‘be kind’
“Let’s live in the moment right now,” valedictorian Joshua Smith told the 150 graduates of Mt. Blue High School’s Class of 2022.
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RSU 9’s $40 million budget passes at polls
The margin was a stark difference to the annual budget meeting held May 24 where 78 voters nearly unanimously approved all 23 separate budget figures as recommended.
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Wilton elects selectperson by one vote, recount requested
Alongside the re-election of incumbent Tiffany Maiuri, Mike Wells was elected to the Wilton Select Board by one vote, prompting a recount request from candidate Cherieann Harrison.
Posted inElection 2022, Franklin, Schools & Education
Voters approve $40 million budget for Farmington-based school district
RSU 9’s 2022-23 budget, a $1.13 million increase over the current year, will cost taxpayers across the district’s 10 towns $13.78 million.
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Mt. Blue High School graduates told to embrace uncertainty and ‘face your fears’
Following speeches and musical performances, 150 students receive diplomas or, for eight international students, certificates of attendance at Caldwell Field in Farmington.
Posted inElection 2022, Franklin, Politics
Wilton voters to elect 2 selectpersons, school director
Five people are seeking to serve on the Select Board.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
RSU 9 kindergarten teacher is county’s Teacher of the Year
Stacey Augustine, who has worked with Regional School Unit 9 for 20 years, said she is honored to be selected as the Department of Education’s Franklin County Teacher of the Year and is happy to see how proud her son is.
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DOE waives RSU 9’s last day of school
Regional School Unit 9 administration announced the last school day for students will remain as Friday, June 17, following an impromptu districtwide school day cancellation.