Library directors in Farmington and Kingfield warn that proposed federal cuts could jeopardize essential services used by patrons statewide.
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 32 years and mom of eight children. Rebecca was born in Florida, but has been in Maine for over 10 years, and in New England since her teen years.
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Kingfield board seeking public comment on Reed Brook conservation project
The Trust for Public Land is looking at an option to buy 1,065 acres along Route 27 with grant money and donating it to the town.
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Chesterville votes to move town meeting to Saturdays
Chesterville residents approved all warrant articles at its March 17 town meeting, including funding measures and a new site plan ordinance.
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Auburn couple finds support in Jay to open nature-based learning center
Sweet Tomatoes Learning Center, a nature-based education program for children, is hosting an open house Sunday to introduce families to their programs and facilities..
Posted inCommunity News, Local Government, News, Schools and Education
School building purchase draws opposing views at Farmington hearing
Regional School Unit 9 Superintendent Christian Elkington detailed the upcoming March 24 vote on buying the former Arthur D. Ingalls School at 144 High St. in Farmington.
Posted inSchools and Education
Farmington-area school board learns of culinary classroom savings
Superintendent Christian Elkington told Regional School Unit 9 directors Thursday that a scaled-back equipment plan for the Bjorn Center culinary classroom at Mt. Blue Middle School in Farmington will save the district $72,000.
Posted inLife & Culture
Maine hikers prepare for 100-Mile Wilderness trek on Appalachian Trail
The trio is attempting the rare midwinter traverse to raise $10,000 for underprivileged youth through United Way of the Tri-Valley Area’s Hope Fund.
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Fayette Select Board reviews budget and rising costs for emergency services
The Fayette Select Board discussed ongoing efforts to address concerns over inequitable pricing for internet service, and offered support for a bill to give county commissioners greater flexibility in setting municipal tax payment schedules.
Posted inCommunity News, Local Government, Schools and Education
Farmington-based school board facing key decisions in setting budget
Regional School Unit 9 directors tackle priorities in light of higher wages and benefit increases.
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Farmington-area schools honored; board hears data breach update
RSU 9 board members learned Tuesday that two district schools were being recognized by a state group, in addition to hearing an update on a recent PowerSchool data breach.