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Over 60 Farmington school district students walk out for ‘freedom of choice’ on COVID-19 guidelines

Students and a few parents gathered outside Mt. Blue High School to protest RSU 9’s coronavirus policies.

Regional School Unit 9 directors upheld the universal masking mandate and were advised of newly acquired rapid tests.

Regional School Unit 9 directors upheld the universal masking mandate and were advised of newly acquired rapid tests.

The Maine CDC said there were nine positive cases in one week at the Farmington site.

Jesse Sillanpaa cited mask mandates, and Craig Stickney cited blocked funding as reasons.

Jesse Sillanpaa cited mask mandates, and Craig Stickney cited blocked funding as reasons.

RSU 9 directors adjusted their policy to require universal masking. They will revisit it once a month.

RSU 9 directors adjusted their policy to require universal masking. They will revisit it once a month.

Vaccinated RSU 9 students in grade 9-12 are now required to wear a mask or shield.

District struggling to fill vacancies, new chief tells board of directors Tuesday.