Chairwoman Carol Coles called the decision “one of the most difficult that I think we faced as a board.”
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Mt. Blue Middle School closed Monday due to heating issues
School was back on Feb. 1. Superintendent Chris Elkington wrote to families that “a series of events” led to the middle school closure.
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RSU 9 board considers another COVID-19 policy change
Directors face a choice between a longer isolation period for COVID-19 positive individuals or caveats to a shorter period.
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Farmington selectmen approve $8.5 million budget
The proposed 2022 budget is $1.65 million more than the current budget.
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Wilton to send letter of support for rail-trail bridge
Reconstruction of the Whistle Stop Rail Trail Bridge would bring $816,000 in increased visitor spending, according to High Peaks Alliance Executive Director Brent West.
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RSU 9 shifts middle school to remote learning amid COVID-19 surge
The shift to remote-learning mode comes at one of the toughest points in the COVID-19 pandemic for RSU 9 — and Franklin County as a whole.
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Mt. Blue Middle School goes remote this week
RSU 9 was ‘forced’ to make the move due to a staff shortage.
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Farmington board OKs $200K towards Rail Trail Bridge
A $2 million federal grant to be submitted later this month requires commitment now from local or state sources for 20% matching funds.
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Ice fishing derby on Crowell Pond is Jan. 22
Proceeds will benefit the New Sharon Snow Riders Club.
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Farmington’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day service to be held via Zoom
Farmington Area Ecumenical Ministry will be celebrating the life of Martin Luther King Jr. at noon Monday, Jan. 17, via Zoom with no in-person service this year.