At the Sept. 24 RSU 9 board of directors meeting, principals highlighted new opportunities for students, recent improvements, and ongoing challenges, including substitute shortages and playground expansions.
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Posted inElection 2024, Franklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Two Jay residents seek election to one, two-year term
Jeffrey Gilbert, a Republican, and Gary McGrane, a Democrat are seeking the position.
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Posted inElection 2024, Franklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Two seek election to represent Franklin County Commission District 3 and District 4
Eight residents are vying for five seats on the Franklin County Commission.
Posted inNews, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Five departments battle Tucker Street fire in Mexico
The fire was reported before 7 a.m. Thursday.
Posted inBethel, Community, News, Oxford Hills, The Bethel Citizen
Woodstock board approves banners, sign
In the coming months, Bryant Pond Village will likely be adorned with holiday banners and a new digital sign, thanks to approval last week by the Woodstock selectmen. The town has leftover funds and utility pole sign brackets from its bicentennial celebration in 2015. Town Manager Vern Maxfield last week suggested both be used to […]
Posted inCommunity, Franklin, News, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Phillips-based school district supports hiring school resource officer
Franklin County Sheriff’s Office presents information on hiring and cost of an officer.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Dixfield-based school district to livestream board meetings again
The practice stopped last year to save money.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Androscoggin County, News, Oxford Hills
Hebron student becomes Eagle Scout
Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School senior James Estes has dedicated his Eagle Scout project to the memory of his longtime scoutmaster, James “Jim” Hatch.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills, Schools & Education
SAD 17 snags $500K grant for school safety
The grant requires a $167,000 match, which is included in the district’s 2024-25 school budget proposal.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Norway approves money transfer for culvert replacements
Work on Emerson Road has started; Crockett Ridge Road project does not yet have a start date.