At the recent Kingfield Select Board meeting, discussions centered on property valuations, community aesthetics, and school budget challenges, with Maine School Administrative 58 director Mary Nodine suggesting tax adjustments for fairness.
Rebecca Richard
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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 voters OK $2 million budget at annual town meeting
Kingfield residents approved a $2,088,761 municipal budget and elected several officials during the annual town meeting, which featured extensive community participation and debate on various budget items.
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Kingfield officials stress better communication needed with Village Enhancement Committee
While the committee’s authority remains advisory, its role is to guide the expenditure of TIF funds earmarked for village enhancements.
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Girls on the Run motivates girls at Kingfield Elementary School
Girls on the Run in Kingfield empowers young girls through physical activity, fostering confidence, friendship, and healthy habits.
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Recycled Works for ME to open in New Sharon
Recycled Works for ME, opening on May 24 in New Sharon, offers a variety of repurposed and handmade items crafted by owner Nancy Bowden, including unique furniture, vintage pieces, and creative decor.
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Kingfield Select Board discusses school cost-sharing formula
Directors addressed the town’s financial obligations to MSAD 58.
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Kingfield Quad Runners receive Polaris trail restoration grant
Polaris awards Kingfield Quad Runners ATV Club from Maine a Trails Grant to repair storm-damaged trails, contributing to a total of $425,000 donated to Maine organizations for trail preservation and rider safety.
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Meet this Kingfield teacher/school garden coordinator who won a prestigious state award
Selina Warren’s decade-long dedication to school gardening, from establishing outdoor classrooms to developing innovative curriculum resources, has not only earned her prestigious awards but also transformed Kingfield Elementary School into a hub of outdoor learning and community celebration.
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‘I build a lot of toys’: Inside Avon’s Paul Gardiner’s woodworking legacy and community impact
Paul Gardiner leaves an indelible mark through his decades-long dedication to woodworking craftsmanship and community service, as does his wife Barbara.
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Kroka Expeditions students hiked 250 miles to Maine
Students from Kroka Expeditions complete a 500-mile journey through Maine’s backwoods, arriving in Temple after a transformative expedition.