Food pantries across Franklin County are offering expanded hours, free meals and low-barrier access to help residents meet rising food needs.
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Mt. Blue School Nutrition Program to get federal review
Regional School Unit 9’s School Nutrition Program will be examined as part of the regular oversight cycle and must submit a plan to reduce an excess food service fund balance.
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Small Maine ski areas beat the odds as they struggle for survival
Community ski mountains and their supporters stress the importance of keeping outdoor recreation available to all residents.
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Research on cellphone use in classes mirrors positive outcomes at Mt. Blue
A growing body of research shows that removing phones from classrooms improves student focus, behavior and academic performance.
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Androscoggin, Franklin, Oxford counties expected to get $5 million from opioid settlement
The state anticipates getting more than $230 million through 2038 from settlements with opioid manufacturers, distributors and other sources to prevent and fight addiction.
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UMF counseling director earns distinguished service award
Program Director Lisa-Ann Henry received the Maine Mental Health Counselors Association’s Distinguished Service Award for her work in the psychology profession.
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Mt. Blue board hears public support for principal criticized over ICE costume
Residents delivered sharply conflicting testimony after a photo of Mt. Blue Middle School Principal James Black dressed as an ICE agent for Halloween ignited community controversy.
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Mt. Blue schools: In a school district ‘mired in crisis,’ residents call for accountability
About 200 people packed the RSU 9 board of directors meeting last week to air comments on the middle school principal’s controversial Halloween costume.
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Farmington marijuana operation violated state law, U.S. attorneys say
Some industry members say the conviction of Lucas Sirois puts legitimate cannabis businesses at risk. Prosecutors say law-abiding operations have nothing to worry about.
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Board games and earmuffs: Chester Greenwood Day set for Dec. 6
Farmington celebrates its 49th annual Chester Greenwood Day on Dec. 6 with a themed parade, tree lighting, crafts, carriage rides and a chilly dip in Clearwater Lake.