The United Way of the Tri-Valley Area recently launched a new strategic plan with four goals. First, to improve health; second, to improve financial stability and increase independence; third, to increase access to technology; and four, to help the community become more mobile and increase transportation options, according to a news release from the nonprofit. […]
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Wilton to begin basketball court renovations using donation
The Wilton Select Board authorized Parks and Recreation Department Director Frank Donald to spend part of a $100,000 donation on purchases of poles, backboards and paving for the court at Kineowatha Park.
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‘Woodsqueer’: Farmington author publishes ‘love letter’ to Franklin County
University of Maine at Farmington professor and author Gretchen Legler has published a new book, “Woodsqueer.” The book details her 17 years living in the woods of Jay and how one builds and sustains relationships with the world around them.
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Mills speaks on expansion of UMF childhood, early education center
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) has been given the stamp of approval by the UMaine-System to expand its Sweatt-Winter Child Care and Early Education Center. The expansion, according to a release, will enable UMF to care for more infants and toddlers. Additionally, it will allow UMF to increase enrollment to its […]
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RSU 9 moves forward in reapportionment process
Regional School Unit 9 is reassigning the number of directors and/or their voting power based on the 2020 Census.
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Farmington-based school board moves ahead with reapportionment process
Regional School Unit 9 is reassigning the number of directors and/or their voting power based on the 2020 Census.
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RSU 9 releases, reviews results from strategic plan community survey
Attendees at the Strategic Planning committee’s Jan. 27 meeting reviewed data from a comprehensize Community Engagement survey to begin the steps of formulating a “vision statement” for the district’s future.
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Franklin Memorial Hospital adjusts visitor policy
A Franklin Community Health Network representative said that the changes were made as they are “seeing signs that the COVID surge is beginning to improve” — though it’s not entirely clear how high the COVID-19 case rate in Franklin County (or statewide) is at this time due to “a large backlog of tests” and a shift to at-home testing, according to the CDC.
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Former Jackman man pleads guilty to sex crimes against girl
Luis Frawley will serve 90 days of a three-year sentence and must register as a sex offender for 25 years.
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Farmington weekly peace vigil celebrates 20th anniversary
Since January 2002, local activists have stood vigil on exceedingly hot days and cold ones; in rainstorms and in blizzards — which this reporter has witnessed. The Franklin Journal spoke with many of these activists to learn of the vigil’s story and how it’s endured for two decades.