The RSU 9 board of directors meeting Oct. 22 highlighted upcoming student engagement initiatives, including the “Totally Trades” event, an aquaponics project and nutrition.
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Phillips library art installation
Local children painted murals on upright doors at the Phillips Public Library throughout the summer, now displayed as part of a green space project led by Librarian Hedy Langdon to enhance the library’s community garden in Phillips.
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Kingfield Elementary’s 10th annual harvest meal a testament to community and student learning
The 10th annual Harvest Meal at Kingfield Elementary School brought together 150 community members to celebrate the students’ garden work and featured a variety of soups, salads, and activities, showcasing the importance of hands-on learning and community collaboration.
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Speeding, fireworks and noise concerns highlight Kingfield meeting
Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. reviewed traffic data, discussed fireworks complaints, and addressed noise issues during the Oct. 21 Kingfield Select Board meeting, while Town Manager Leanna Targett later noted that the traffic data might have been affected by Route 16 vehicles.
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Staff writer Harnden earns journalism awards
Harnden won three first place awards, one second and a third at the annual Maine Press Association conference Oct. 19in Bar Harbor.
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Farmington tax bills explained
The revaluation underway in Farmington was not used to determine this year’s taxes.
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Farmington board accepts Homeland Security grants for police, fire departments
The Police Department was awarded $18,000 while Farmington Fire Rescue received $16,433.
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New Vineyard Select Board revisits past concerns and revises solutions
Selectmen revisit topics discussed in the recent past and make changes.
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New Vineyard makes progress with vacant town office positions
At the New Vineyard Select Board meeting on Oct. 21, selectmen shared updates on the positions that were left vacant after resignations were submitted in September.
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Community gets together, discusses needs at the Homestead in Farmington
The Franklin County Children’s Task Force hosted a free community dinner at the Homestead Kitchen Bar to discuss strengths and weaknesses within the community.