Mt. Blue cheerleader receives Jamie Beth Shible award

Abbigail Swett is the 2023 recipient of the Jaime Beth Shible award. The scholarship was awarded on Friday, May 26, and honors Jaime Beth Shible, a Mt. Blue cheerleader who died unexpectedly in 1997 on Memorial Day.

Photo: ‘Ragged old flag’

RSU 9 votes for new director of curriculum

Monique Poulin, principal of Mt. Blue High School will be taking on the role of director of instruction, curriculum, and grants after a vote from the RSU 9 board of directors Tuesday, May 30.

East Dixfield teen wins 4-H award

The Franklin County Extension Association awarded Amber Smith of East Dixfield with the annual 4-H award on Wednesday, May 17.

The lost art of the post card

Since January, Franklin County Extension Homemakers have been sending out post cards and letters to members of the community, including friends, family and total strangers.

Photos: Farmington honors those who gave all in service to country

Roderick-Crosby American Legion Post 28, auxiliary members, scout troops and the public honored service men and women who died while serving in the military.

Memorial Day observances planned in Franklin County

Events will be held in Farmington, Chesterville, Kingfield and Weld.

Farmington assessing issues continue

An assessing firm is needed to complete work prior to determining the tax commitment and sending out the tax bills, interim Town Manager Cornell Knight told Selectmen Tuesday night, May 23.

Diversity, connections separate chaplaincy and parish work

Every plant gets a name