Franklin County Maine Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

Wilton to send letter of support for rail-trail bridge

by Kay Neufeld January 20, 2022January 20, 2022

Reconstruction of the Whistle Stop Rail Trail Bridge would bring $816,000 in increased visitor spending, according to High Peaks Alliance Executive Director Brent West.

The Franklin Journal

RSU 9 shifts middle school to remote learning amid COVID-19 surge

by Kay Neufeld January 20, 2022January 20, 2022

Superintendent Chris Elkington announced the in-person closure is due to a staff shortage. The shift to remote-learning mode comes at one of the toughest points in the COVID-19 pandemic for RSU 9 — and Franklin County as a whole.

Franklin, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal

Mt. Blue Middle School goes remote this week

by Kay Neufeld January 18, 2022January 18, 2022

RSU 9 was ‘forced’ to make the move due to a staff shortage.

Livermore Falls Advertiser, The Franklin Journal

RSU 9 suspends contact tracing following MCDC/DOE guidance

by Kay Neufeld January 14, 2022January 14, 2022

RSU 9 administration said that the rapid community-spread of the omicron variant has negated the goal and “certainty” of contact tracing within the district.