The High Peaks Alliance has launched a six-part op-ed series on life and land access in Western Maine.
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Farmington library closes children’s room for renovations
The Farmington Public Library closed its children’s room March 31 for renovations, with limited services available upstairs during the project.
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Farmington board to weigh election after school board resignation
The Select Board will meet April 14 to accept Lance Harvell’s resignation from the Regional School Unit 9 board and decide whether to hold a special election at the May 11 town meeting.
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Spring has just begun, but it’s never too early to check out summer camps across western Maine
Families must plan early due to limited local camps, varying schedules and high demand for youth programming.
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Hey, teens: Here’s where to start your prom planning in western Maine
A practical guide to setting a budget, selecting attire, getting gussied up, fed — and having the best night ever.
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Farmington school district giving support to 52 homeless students this year
Amanda Clark updated the Regional School Unit 9 board of directors on students who have been identified as experiencing homelessness or housing instability as of March 4.
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Farmington middle schoolers connect to young readers though buddy program
Mt. Blue Middle School eighth graders visited W.G. Mallett School and the UMF Sweatt-Winter Center during Read Across America Week, reading with younger children and sparking interest in making the program a regular event.
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AI use expands in western Maine schools, policing
Maine is allowing limited use of artificial intelligence in government while requiring safeguards, human oversight and strict data protections.
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Farmington Burger King to be demolished, rebuilt in company’s new style
Demolition is expected to start in April at 633 Wilton Road and be completed by the end of the year.
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Farmington voters elect officers, OK 6-month budget
A budget to switch from a calendar to a July-to-June fiscal year was approved at the annual town meeting