Farmington referendum vote on proposed $6.85M budget is April 26

A public hearing has tentatively been set for April 12 for voters to learn more about the budget and ask questions.

Mill stories: Mark Swiedom

"It's almost a culture death for them," Mark Swiedom said of displaced mill workers.

Spruce Mountain culinary program opens cafe

Takeout lunches are available Tuesday and Thursday, providing experience for students in the culinary workforce program.

Scholarships supported by fishing derby

Addressing child food insecurity with meal deliveries

RSU 9 launched its food delivery service this week for remote learners in district towns.

Spruce Mountain to follow relaxed winter sports guidelines

The Maine Principals Association has decided that the state's color coding system for COVID-19 should apply to academics, not extracurricular activities.

Community provides food, masks and more for Spruce Mountain schools

Judy Hamilton of Hartford has made close to 1,600 masks for the elementary school and will continue making them so long as the need is there and she can get fabric donated.

Open town meeting discussed in Livermore

Selectpersons and the Budget Committee will meet beginning in mid-March to review the proposed fiscal year 2021-2022 budget.

RSU 9 schools back in session

RSU 9 reported 5 new COVID-19 cases on Jan. 22, but no close contacts were identified.

School nurses at Spruce schools keeping students, staff safe during pandemic

The school nurses goal is to keep staff and students safe and in school in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.