The Regional School Unit 9 superintendent is authorized to reinstitute universal masking in individual schools upon recommendation from the Center for Disease Control & Prevention.
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Former Franklin County prosecutor admits to federal crime linked to large marijuana operation
The attorney for Kayla Alves said the former assistant district attorney was not a part of an alleged illegal marijuana distribution and laundering conspiracy.
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Local students make Rochester Institute of Technology dean’s list
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The following local students made the 2021 fall semester dean’s list at Rochester Institute of Technology. Jasmine Ward of Skowhegan is in the business administration-accounting program. Michael Tamborini of Readfield is in the mechanical engineering program. Clara Bowlby of Hallowell is in the illustration program. Joe Crandall of Farmington is in the […]
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Registration opens for summer Catholic youth program
PORTLAND — Hundreds of Maine youths can participate in a weeklong Catholic youth program for those in grades one through 12 that is dedicated to teaching the Gospel. Registration is open for Totus Tuus 2022, which will be presented in 10 Maine communities this summer: Farmington, June 19-24; Houlton, June 19-24; Fort Kent, June 26-July […]
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Franklin County selectmen to elect Budget Committee reps
The caucus is at 5 p.m. Monday at the commissioners’ office at the courthouse.
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UMaine at Farmington posts 2021 fall dean’s list
The University of Maine at Farmington has announced the following students have earned a spot on its 2021 fall semester dean’s list. Acton: Cassidy Paker, honors. Albion: Allison Frankenfield, honors; and Noah Grindstaff, honors. Alfred: Emily Stinson, high honors. Anson: Morgan Steward, honors. Arundel: Meghan LaPlante, high honors; Calli Leach, high honors; and Patience Rousseau, […]
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RSU 9 superintendent says he will recommend removal of masking mandate
Superintendent Chris Elkington says his decision is based on updated guidance from the Maine Center for Disease Control & Prevention and the state Department of Education.
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Selectmen postpone Farmington Town Meeting, again
The town meeting had to be postponed after the board voted to revisit sections of the proposed 2022 budget before approving the warrant articles.
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Franklin County treasurer, commissioner clash over moving $2 million to high interest account
Treasurer Pam Prodan said she hasn’t had the time or resources to move the federal funds to a higher interest-bearing bank account.
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UMaine at Farmington writers series to feature Grace Talusan
The University of Maine at Farmington’s Visiting Writers Series is set to present award-winning writer Grace Talusan as the program’s fifth reader of the season. Talusan will read from her work at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, March 10, in The Landing in the UMF Olsen Student Center on South Street. The reading is free and open […]