RSU 9 community debates gender-identity poster

The informational sign hangs in guidance offices at Mt. Blue middle and high schools, and the tech center in Farmington.

United Way launches car repair program

United Way of the Tri-Valley Area Director of Marketing and Communications Nichole Ernest said the “Don’t Despair Car Repair Program,” which is funding up to $1,000 in car repairs for local participants, is a part of the organization’s strategic goal to address regional issues around transportation.

Wilton Select Board approves interlocal agreements

The board also discussed committees for the cemetery memorial and blueberry festival; updates to the town’s website.

Parents plan to address gender identity education at RSU 9 meeting

The concerns to be addressed at the board of directors meeting are with a poster about gender identity hanging in the window of the guidance counselor’s office at Mt. Blue High School.

Wilton Select Board concerned with county commissioners, budget allocation

Wilton Town Manager Perry Ellsworth raised concerns about how the Franklin County Commissioners are dividing up the county budget between the towns and unorganized territories, as well as how services are being allocated across the county.

A battle of cribbage

Farmington hosts leadership camp for LGBTQ+ teens

Equality Maine’s New Leaders Project Camp, hosted at the University of Maine at Farmington, offered teenagers the opportunity to be silly, let loose, connect and embrace their identities in a safe space.

Wilton Police Chief stepping down

Wilton Police Chief Heidi Wilcox, who has been with the police department 11 years, is stepping down Nov. 1 to center her career goals in a job working for the state and focus on family.

RSU 9 sets COVID-19 guidelines for 2022-23 year

The relaxed guidelines, in accordance with the Maine CDC and DOE, no longer require districts to contact trace or notify families of children who may have been exposed to a student in the same classroom or on the same bus.

Wilton Police Chief Wilcox leaving post Nov. 1

Police Chief Heidi Wilcox is stepping down from the position Nov. 1. to center her “career goals” and focus on her home and family.