Franklin County Maine
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Over 60 Mt. Blue students protest district COVID-19 policies with ‘freedom of choice’ walkout
Students and a few parents gathered outside Mt. Blue High School to protest RSU 9’s coronavirus policies. Superintendent Chris Elkington said that the district will not alter the policies because of the walkout.
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Wilton Select Board sets marijuana licensing fees
The board also approved the job description and advertising for a new events-coordinator position. Funding for the position will have to be approved at a special town meeting.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Franklin County voters to consider adding commissioners, abolishing elected treasurer position
The referendum will be held at polling stations in each town Nov. 2.
Posted inFranklin, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Over 60 Farmington school district students walk out for ‘freedom of choice’ on COVID-19 guidelines
Students and a few parents gathered outside Mt. Blue High School to protest RSU 9’s coronavirus policies.
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Post-secondary scholarships offered to Franklin County adults
Adult learners from Franklin County who are returning to school for post-secondary education are eligible to apply for the Hugh and Elizabeth Montgomery Scholarship. Preference is given to students for whom a scholarship would make a significant difference in their ability to attend school. First-time applicants need not be enrolled in a degree-granting program but […]
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Wilton discusses county commissioners referendum question
State Rep. Randall Hall presented information on the referendum to increase the number of county commissioners and districts in Franklin from three to five.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Wilton Select Board sets marijuana licensing fees, discusses county commissioners referendum question
State Rep. Randall Hall presented information on the referendum to increase the number of county commissioners and districts in Franklin from three to five.
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Mt. Blue School District discusses plans for 2021-22 teacher evaluations
Due to state law, the district is only required to evaluate probationary staff, not staff on continuing contracts for the 21-22 schoolyear.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Mt. Blue school board adds diverse authors to curriculum, debates approval process for new books
The works include experiences of African American slaves and a child imprisoned in America’s Japanese internment camps.