Superintendent Christian Elkington discussed ongoing efforts to address a significant leak in the fire suppression system at Mt. Blue Middle School, which has resulted in air quality concerns and potential costly repairs.
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Starks man sentenced to 30 years in prison for sexual assault, abuse of minor
Keith Merchant, 44, was sentenced Tuesday in connection with two counts of gross sexual assault involving a minor.
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Farmington-based school district budget approved by voters
Seven towns approved the plan while three towns rejected it.
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Farmington school district proposes $45 million 2024-25 budget
The Regional School Unit 9 will be seeing an 8.26% increase in their overall to their budget, but taxpayers will only be responsible for 4.45%.
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Farmington-based school district to meet May 21 for $45 million budget
With an 8.26% increase over the previous year, the RSU 9 board of directors, school administrators and members of the public will meet on Tuesday, May 21, to vote and discuss next year’s budget.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Starks voters approve new building ordinance
About 60 people turned out for the meeting at the community center, passing all 31 articles, with few amendments, in about 2 1/2 hours, according to officials.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Smithfield man indicted on assault, threatening charges following incident that led to police standoff
Sy A. Perri, 33, used a machete to threaten another person in August, according to court records.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Starks man arrested on allegations of abusing minor, authorities say
Keith Merchant, 43, was arrested Thursday on charges that include gross sexual assault, according to the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office.
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Here’s a listing of Memorial Day events around central Maine this weekend
There’s no shortage of things to do this weekend with events happening from Anson to Whitefield and everywhere in-between.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Central Maine shakes off the first big storm of the season
Central Maine Power crews were expected to continue work restoring power to customers across central and southern Maine Saturday and Sunday as a slow-moving nor’easter lumbers out of northern New England, dumping nearly 2 feet of snow in some interior regions.