The RSU 9 board of directors met Tuesday, focusing on updates from the superintendent, discussions on professional development, and recognizing staff efforts in supporting students with special needs.
Rebecca Richard
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Rebecca Richard is a reporter for the Franklin Journal. She graduated from the University of Maine after studying literature and writing. She is a small business owner, wife of 32 years and mom of eight children. Rebecca was born in Florida, but has been in Maine for over 10 years, and in New England since her teen years.
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Fayette Select Board advises private use of school policy being reconsidered
Select Board Vice Chairperson Mike Carlson said the Fayette School Committee is reconsidering its policy on use of Fayette Central School.
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UMaine board approves upgrades, tackles teacher retention
The University of Maine System board of trustees approved key infrastructure improvements at UMaine Farmington while engaging in a lengthy discussion about addressing Maine’s teacher shortage through programs like the New Teacher Academy.
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Farmington-based school district principals address new initiatives and challenges
At the Sept. 24 RSU 9 board meeting, principals highlighted new opportunities for students, recent improvements, and ongoing challenges, including substitute shortages and playground expansions.
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Kingfield Select Board delays culvert fix on Lander Stream
The Kingfield Select Board decided to delay fixing the culvert on Lander Steam until next year, following concerns about downsizing and budget constraints discussed during their Sept. 17 meeting.
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Kingfield Select Board moves forward with coffee shop proposal
The Kingfield Select Board is considering Whitney Rhodes’ proposal to open a coffee shop, but concerns over the town’s wastewater system have delayed approval pending further engineering assessments.
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Children craft handprint apple trees at Underwood Memorial Library in Fayette
Children at the Underwood Memorial Library in Fayette enjoyed a reading of Johnny Appleseed followed by a handprint apple tree craft, with a STEM Kids Night scheduled for Sept. 18.
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Chesterville Select Board moves forward with tax bills after addressing commitment discrepancies
The Chesterville Select Board decided to move forward with sending out 2024 tax bills following a discussion on discrepancies in the tax commitment process, with adjustments made to meet state requirements.
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Kingfield Select Board reviews coffee shop proposal amid wastewater system concerns
Wastewater Superintendent Travis Targett said a study of the wastewater system was necessary before moving forward.
