To the Editor: After years of declining enrollment, I am writing to share the great news that the number of students who will converge on the University of Maine at Farmington’s historic campus next month represents a significant increase over last fall. There are more first-year students, more undergraduate students and many more transfer and […]
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Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Bruce knows his way around the State House
Did we run this in the LFA or FJ already?
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Movie Review: ‘Alien: Romulus’
“Alien: Romulus” started out at a disadvantage with me because I haven’t liked any of the “Alien” films that came before it. I’m not just talking about the heavily-maligned third and fourth installments from the 90’s, the “Predator” crossovers from the 2000’s, or the uneven Michael Fassbender arc of the 2010’s. I mean that even […]
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School bus rear-ends car on Wilton Road in Farmington
Neither driver was injured; one student complained of leg pain.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Jay board votes 3-2 to adopt police cruiser policy
Police cruisers could go home with a Jay police officer at the chief’s discretion if the officer is working consecutive shifts.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Dixfield-based middle school to allow fifth graders to play some sports teams
T.W. Kelly Dirigo Middle School will allow fifth graders on the middle school teams depending on the need or availability to fill a team’s roster.
Posted inCommunity, Franklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Rebuild of tennis courts in Jay expected to begin in late September, early October
Deb Roberts of Hollandstrong Community Foundation is working with Regional School Unit 73 on the project.
Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
Farmington board accepts $5,000 donation for Philbrick Park in Farmington Falls
The donation was given by Farmington Falls Fire Co. Inc.
Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
Photos: Sandy River Festival celebrates nature and community in Strong
The Sandy River Festival in Strong celebrated the region’s natural beauty and history Aug. 24 with a day of activities, music, and community engagement.
Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
Farmington board approves sidewalk machine purchase for snow removal
Service and parts availability were factors in the bid consideration, Public Works Director Phil Hutchins said.