A new $1 million federal grant brings High Peaks Alliance’s funding for the Sandy River Bridge project to $4.5 million as the group works toward construction bidding next spring.
Rebecca Richard
Staff Writer
Rebecca Richard is a reporter for the Franklin Journal. She graduated from the University of Maine after studying literature and writing. She is a small business owner, wife of 33 years and mom of eight children. Rebecca was born in Florida, but has been in Maine for over 15 years, and in New England since her teen years.
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Farmington schools adopt 10-year technology plan with focus on security, AI
RSU 9 unanimously approved technology plan emphasizing cybersecurity, device planning, AI support for teachers and more coordinated district communication.
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Mt. Blue schools formalize bell-to-bell phone restrictions
RSU 9 directors adopted a detailed cellphone policy requiring students to keep connected personal devices off and stored throughout the school day, with limited exceptions.
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Copy of Declaration of Independence to be shown at UMF
A rare 1776 printed copy of the document will be displayed at the University of Maine at Farmington’s Emery Community Arts Center on Oct. 2-3 as part of a statewide tour.
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Fayette’s Starling Hall open as cooling center
Fayette residents can beat the heat at Starling Hall on July 1-3 and enjoy a Spectrum Generations meal July 6.
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Farmington Fireworks set for July 3 at Pleasant Street Field
The Independence Day fireworks display is scheduled for dusk Friday, followed by a parade at 10 a.m. Saturday.
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Mt. Blue tech plan flags gaps in social media oversight
Regional School Unit 9 is reviewing social media procedures as its draft technology plan says district communication lacks a unified framework.
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Farmington hospital launches addiction medicine program
MaineHealth Franklin Hospital has launched a new outpatient addiction medicine program to expand coordinated treatment for substance use disorders and related conditions.
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New Sharon school eyes new program to aid critical student needs
A proposed Cape Cod Hill Community School program would use $50,000 to help students and families with food, clothing, winter gear, emergency support and seasonal needs.
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Farmington schools’ tech plan to guide cybersecurity, AI rules
Regional School Unit 9’s new 10-year technology plan will guide cybersecurity, student and staff access, classroom technology, artificial intelligence and future budget planning.