RSU 9 launches ‘staff members of the month’ award

The first recipients of the Mt. Blue school district's "Staff Members of the Month" awards are Amy Eustis and Katie Fournier.

Farmington feels impact of nationwide supply-chain issues

Local businesses in downtown Farmington, such as the bookshop, music store, etc. report difficulties and the many workarounds they've used to keep shelves stocked amid nationwide supply-chain issues.

Farmington school threat deemed not credible

Mt. Blue Middle School student's comments lacked intent and plan, superintendent said.

New Yorker dives into first Chester Greenwood Day

Staff writer Kay Neufeld dove head first into her first time attending Chester Greenwood Day, a.k.a. the earmuff festival, and came out more victorious than she anticipated.

Santa Pikachu travels to Farmington

RSU 9 receives grants for homeless students

The school board discussed outreach and services for homeless students with the Cape Cod Hill School Principal Lisa Sinclair, who is the district's federal homeless liaison. Sinclair said during the meeting she believes the district is doing a "good job" of identifying housing-insecure youth due to a correlation between the district and statewide percentages of its homeless youth populations. However, studies show that the actual size of homeless youth populations are not captured by state figures — particularly for populations in rural areas.

Beal University to establish Wilton campus to address Franklin County nursing shortage

Beal University will train students to become registered nurses.

Franklin County Jewish community celebrates Hanukkah

Franklin County's Jewish community, known as "Bagel and Dreidel," spoke with the Franklin Journal about the story of Hannukah, the celebrations held and what the holiday means to them.

Mt. Blue seeks community input on strategic planning for schools

Regional School Unit 9 began examining the future that parents, students and community members envision for the district in a survey and series of interviews.

Can’t get enough of that ‘muff stuff: Farmington honors earmuff inventor Chester Greenwood at annual celebration

After COVID muffled last year's event, the annual celebration returned Saturday on a bright chilly day to honor the inventor on his 163rd birthday.