DIXFIELD — The RSU 56 board of directors will be considering a number of cuts to trim the proposed 2025-26 school budget. At the board meeting on March 11, Supt. Pam Doyen said at the Feb. 25 board meeting, the school board directed the administrative team to come in at a 5 percent budget to […]
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Spruce Mountain school directors narrowly pass proposed $26M budget
Some board members initially abstained from voting, were reminded there must be a conflict of interest to do so and the voted to oppose the budget amounts.
Two teachers hired for Rumford Elementary School
RUMFORD — Directors of Regional School Unit 10 recently approved hiring two fifth grade teachers for Rumford Elementary School. Superintendent Deb Alden recommended Tracy Morin and Mary Malchisky for the positions. She said Morin is with Maine School Administrative District 44 in Bethel and has been an elementary school teacher the past 21 years. “We […]
Farmington courthouse window sills test positive for lead
Franklin County department offices are being sealed off with plastic to remove old windows and install new windows, which will temporary dislocate workers to another part of the courthouse.
AVCOG, Livermore Select Board discuss recreation and community resilience
Representatives from AVCOG met with the Livermore Select Board on March 11 to discuss regional recreation planning and the town’s continued participation in the Community Resilience Partnership.
Fancy a stroll? Farmington man and his dog walk around Meetinghouse Park.
Joe Dolloff, 81, and his dog, Ruby, 7, a Boston Terrier, walk on Tuesday around the park on Main Street.
Four suspects face drug, theft charges in Bethel
An investigation into a shoplifting incident by the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office led to the arrests.
Spruce Mountain school Behavior Steering Committee sees results of work
Staff are seeing differences among students as a result of new programs implemented by the committee.
Annual Moose River canoe trip approved for high school students
The trip is scheduled for July 7-11.
Area athletes age out of AYS programs
Due to AYS age requirements, four eighth grade girls can no longer compete in those sports programs.