NORWAY — Healthy Oxford Hills and Community Credit Union have partnered to present an interactive workshop focused on eliminating factors that contribute to community poverty. Bridges Out of Poverty will be held March 10 between 9 a.m. to noon at the Ripley Medical Building’s Harper Conference Room at MaineHealth Stephens Hospital. Participants are encouraged to register […]
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Posted inFranklin, News, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Farmington considers changing fiscal year
Several residents shared concerns about moving to a fiscal year, however Town Manager Erica LaCroix believes doing so offers better budgeting accuracy.
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Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Bethel’s HarvestFest to expand to Valentine Farm
The Sept. 20 event will expand to include a Brew Fest, Art Show, crafters, Corn Hole Tournament, pie contest, and scavenger hunt.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Oxford Elementary teacher receives distinguished educator award
Melissa Guerrette has taught at OES for her entire career.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Norway supports grant for Main St. upgrades, downtown investments
Former Town Manager Dennis Lajoie is manager for road construction and town office projects.
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Telstar juniors and seniors will head abroad in April
Class of 2028 Advisor and Visual Arts Teacher, Tera Ingraham, (the students call her “Miss I),” plans to take 27 students to Greece and Italy in April.
Posted inNews, The Franklin Journal
Farmington-area school board learns of culinary classroom savings
Superintendent Christian Elkington told Regional School Unit 9 directors Thursday that a scaled-back equipment plan for the Bjorn Center culinary classroom at Mt. Blue Middle School in Farmington will save the district $72,000.
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Take a break from winter with McLaughlin’s March lecture series
PARIS — Each Wednesday over the next month McLaughlin Garden and Homestead will preview spring pursuits for gardeners eager to start their 2025 planting and planning season. People can attend in person or through live-stream Zoom presentations. Each session runs from 4-5 p.m. Online attendees may access the conference link for each session from McLaughlin […]
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Backyard flocks in Maine at risk of Avian Flu
On Feb. 11, Maine conservation officials elevated the risk to high after several wild birds tested positive.