RSU 9 plans to incorporate free emergency-response and training resources from the “I Love U Guys” Foundation into its school safety work.
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Wilton man arrested in Industry when words lead to shots, police say
Nason Ducharme, 26, was arrested after shots allegedly flew during a verbal altercation Thursday.
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Police investigate break-in, missing medication from Farmington veterinary clinic
Police said it appeared someone forced their way into the clinic and took medication, including drugs to euthanize animals.
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Farmington man who shot girlfriend in face pleads guilty to attempted murder
A plea agreement calls for Gunthar Swan, 27, to serve 16 years of a 25-year sentence followed by six years of probation.
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Commissioners to interview applicants for Franklin County administrator
Commissioners plan to conduct interviews the third week of August to narrow the selection before county employees join the process.
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A western Maine guide to farm stands and shops
Places to buy fresh produce, meats and dairy abound in western Maine.
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Mt. Blue schools formalize bell-to-bell phone restrictions
RSU 9 directors adopted a detailed cellphone policy requiring students to keep connected personal devices off and stored throughout the school day, with limited exceptions.
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New Sharon school eyes new program to aid critical student needs
A proposed Cape Cod Hill Community School program would use $50,000 to help students and families with food, clothing, winter gear, emergency support and seasonal needs.
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Mt. Blue voters send $46.2M school budget to referendum
About 40 people attended RSU 9’s annual budget meeting May 26, where all articles passed, including $3.7 million in additional local funds.
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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.