Farmington school district tweaks policy on public comment

The Regional School Unit 9 board of directors adjusted their policy on public comment Tuesday, Aug 8, after heavily revising the policy in April of this year.

UMF taking advantage of summer with multiple projects

University Maine Farmington has gotten a number of projects rolling with the aim of making the campus sustainable and accommodating the residential students' needs.

Farmington police investigate burglaries at Front Street businesses

An undisclosed amount of cash was taken from three businesses. A burglary attempt at a fourth business failed.

Farmington rehab, living center evacuated due to electrical fire

About 50 residents were evacuated from Edgewood Rehabilitation and Living Center at 221 Fairbanks Road.

Farmington-based district reports rising chronic absenteeism in all schools

Regional School Unit 9 administrators formulating plan to address problem.

UMF unveils new degree completion program

The program is intended for adults who have taken a break from school and are looking to finish their degrees.

RSU 9 seeks more host families to house international students

As the school year is right around the corner, Lisa Dalrymple, director of the international student program for RSU 9, is working hard to secure host families for the incoming students.

Franklin County commissioners accept bids for cruisers, maintenance of fleet

Commissioners also agreed to invest TIF funds into higher interest yielding CD.

Farmington to have another interim town manager after process to hire new manager stalls

In July, a candidate for the position stepped down during negotiations, so the process of selecting a new town manager had to restart.

Spruce Mountain 21st Century Kids summer program ends