Two recent Maine based developments have once again put the state on the national stage of how the country elects its president. The first came last month when the legislature voted to join 16 states and the District of Columbia in the National Popular Vote Compact, an agreement by which the participating jurisdictions are pledged […]
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Veterans LIVERMORE FALLS — American Legion George Bunten Post 10 is offering a chance to honor or remember a veteran by placing a flag on Veterans Memorial Hill of Flags. Send a check for $5 for each flag and include the names of the veteran you wish to be remembered. The flags will be displayed […]
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Author presents ‘Ma’s In Trouble Again’ at library
FARMINGTON — The Farmington Public Library is delighted to announce an upcoming Author Talk featuring David Wilson, renowned author of the beloved Maine humor series, Two Seasons, for his latest installment, Ma’s In Trouble Again. The event is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, May 22 at 6 p.m. at the Farmington Public Library located […]
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Movie Review: ‘The Fall Guy’
There has been a push in recent years for the Oscars to add an award for stunt work. I’m all for it, sure, give some often-unrecognized professionals their moment in the sun. My guess is it will happen eventually, given the passion of the advocates and no apparent strong argument against it. Director David Leitch […]
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Farmington school district proposes $45 million 2024-25 budget
The Regional School Unit 9 will be seeing an 8.26% increase in their overall to their budget, but taxpayers will only be responsible for 4.45%.
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Dirigo High School graduation set for June 7 in Dixfield
Class of 2024 senior Logan Timberlake and Class Advisor Jillian Bryant told the RSU 56 board of directors that project graduation events in Auburn and Portland will follow the class’s graduation ceremony at the high school.
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Vickie Lailer of W.G. Mallett School is Franklin County Teacher of the Year
Chosen from a field of 630 nominees, Vickie Lailer of W.G. Mallett School joins 15 others to be one of the 2024 County Teachers of the Year.
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Photographers in Franklin County on Friday capture the dazzling display of the aurora borealis
Facebook lit up with photos taken Friday, May 10, of the northern lights from around the region.
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Mt. Blue school district literacy audit presentation reveals loyal staff, area of improvement
Carrie Thurston of CSS Consulting called RSU 9 teaching staff “a very loyal group of educators who like being here” in her literacy audit at the RSU 9 board of directors meeting on Tuesday, May 14.