RSU 9 launches ‘staff members of the month’ award

The first recipients of the Mt. Blue school district’s “Staff Members of the Month” awards are Amy Eustis and Katie Fournier.

First graders become world travelers

Farmington feels impact of nationwide supply-chain issues

Local businesses in downtown Farmington, such as the bookshop, music store, etc. report difficulties and the many workarounds they’ve used to keep shelves stocked amid nationwide supply-chain issues.

Photo: Blankets of sleet cleared away in Farmington

Farmington school threat deemed not credible

Mt. Blue Middle School student’s comments lacked intent and plan, superintendent said.

New Yorker dives into first Chester Greenwood Day

Staff writer Kay Neufeld dove head first into her first time attending Chester Greenwood Day, a.k.a. the earmuff festival, and came out more victorious than she anticipated.

Santa Pikachu travels to Farmington

RSU 9 receives grants for homeless students

The school board discussed outreach and services for homeless students with the Cape Cod Hill School Principal Lisa Sinclair, who is the district’s federal homeless liaison. Sinclair said during the meeting she believes the district is doing a “good job” of identifying housing-insecure youth due to a correlation between the district and statewide percentages of its homeless youth populations. However, studies show that the actual size of homeless youth populations are not captured by state figures — particularly for populations in rural areas.

Wilton teen wins national titles, nominated for ‘Teen of the Year’

Valerianne Hinkley of Wilton has been doing pageants since high school, when she decided to take a stand against bullying.

Wilton Parks & Rec receives $100K donation from Judith Bjorn

The Wilton Parks and Recreation Committee is considering multiple ideas on how to spend the donation, including renovations for facilities and venues like the town’s basketball court and buildings at Kineowatha Park. They are also looking for input from the community.