The five Maine teams were all chosen for playoff alliances, two teams are from Farmington and Wilton with the latter making it to the finals round while a team from Richmond was part of the winning alliance.
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Norlands receives outpouring of support, some events planned
Efforts by Mainers, the Washburn family, local businesses and political leaders have made it possible for Washburn-Norlands Living History Center to remain open and start offering programs again. The first will be a pancake breakfast on Maine Maple Sunday, March 26.
RSU 73 proposed budget up 4.92%, cuts would mean losing positions
The Regional School Unit 73 proposed budget for 2023/24 is $23.3 million, an increase of $1.1 million or 4.92% over the current spending plan of $22.2 million.
RSU 9 superintendent warns ‘bullying doesn’t look like it used to’
RSU 9 Superintendent Christian Elkington expressed to the board his own personal concerns over the state of bullying and mental health, as well as the impact of social media.
Reading to Cooper the dog looked forward to by Jay school students
Judy Hamilton and her dog, Cooper are helping students learn to enjoy reading.
Blue Crew busy preparing for competition season
Some parts of FIRST Robotics Competition have changed this year.
Reinvigorating old apple trees workshop coming to Wilton
The University of Maine Cooperative Extension will have their own Nick Rowley team up with Senator Russell Black to host a workshop on rejuvenating old apple trees in Wilton on March 4.
UWTVA receives grant for Don’t Despair Car Repair program
Since starting the Don’t Despair Car Repair program last spring, United Way of the Tri-Valley Area has helped over 40 households keep cars running, and they are continuing to receive grant funding to keep the program going strong.
Recovery house coming to Franklin County
Lifeline for ME, LLC has a recovery house opening its doors in Franklin County, a need that owner Amanda Ricci said is sorely needed in the region.
Snowmobilers could lose access to private land if riders go off trail
Private landowners in the region provide most of the access for recreational trails such as for snowmobiles. Some landowners have shut off their properties and others could do so in the future if riders don’t stay on marked trails.