RSU 9 adds seven special education positions after surge of students with high needs
Summer transfers increased demand on RSU 9’s special education programs, prompting the district to boost staffing.
Farmington drops plan for townwide camera network
Police chief says shifting technology and rising privacy concerns make the surveillance project no longer viable.
Kingfield withdrawal from MSAD 58 advancing to a November vote
Short-term budget planning has been complicated by Strong and Phillips also planning to withdraw from the district, but all are not on the same timeline.
Department of Education has conditionally accepted plan for Strong to withdraw from SAD 58
Strong residents will vote on whether to implement the plan on Nov. 3. At least two-thirds of those voting must approve withdrawal to move forward.
Farmington Select Board approves 3 percent sewer rate increase
Users can expect another 3 percent increase in 2027 to close a budget gap.
Second time around, MSAD 58 voters approve $13.2 million budget
Turnout drops sharply from June’s vote as the district backs a 5.32 percent spending increase.
MSAD 58 voters to reconsider school budget in Monday referendum
The revised proposal for the 2026-27 school year restores full funding after voters rejected the initial spending plan June 9.