Area has the lowest number of disconnected youth among the counties in western and central Maine, Director Mary Redmond-Luce reported to the RSU board of directors on Tuesday, Oct. 10.
Franklin Journal
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David Robbins Youth Sports Fund established
The David Robbins Youth Sports Fund will ‘level the playing field’ for Farmington youth.
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Farmington supports opposition to national wildlife refuge
Selectmen on Tuesday, Sept. 26, approved supporting a letter of opposition to the proposed national wildlife refuge in northern Franklin County.
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Farmington approves Downtown TIF expenditures
Selectmen Tuesday, Sept. 26, approved spending $13,000 for shop local banners and $10,000 to amend the Downtown TIF plan.
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UMF receives grant funding for GEAR UP
Maine’s congressional delegation announced on Tuesday, Sept. 26, that $4 million would be allocated annually to the GEAR UP program, which has helped prepare Maine students for postsecondary education since 1998.
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Farmington-based school district looking to buy Holman Mission House for operations
A public hearing is scheduled for Oct. 24; district vote set Nov. 7.
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Liberty: Connecting horse and human without bridles
Liberty horsemanship asks horses to connect with people without the use of bridles or other traditional tools.
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Farmington Rec center gearing up for Spooktacular
The Farmington Recreation Department is calling for business and other organizations to sign for their Indoor Spooktacular, slated for Saturday, Oct. 28.
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Farmington-based school district struggles to find applicants for key positions
FARMINGTON — Regional School Unit 9 Superintendent Christian Elkington presented his report to the board of directors on Tuesday, Sept. 19, wherein he stated that, while RSU 9 is in a better position than other school districts in the state, several key positions need to be filled and the applicant pool has run dry for […]
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UMA and UMF team up to help with Maine workforce needs
UMA and UMF are collaborating on a grant program that will aim to remove financial barriers for students interested in pursuing certificates for substance use disorders counselor and employment specialist.