With the help of the Greater Franklin County Food Council and UMaine Cooperative Extension, farmers from all over Franklin County met at UMF on Tuesday, Feb. 27, to share information and make connections.
Local News
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
New Sharon election set for Friday, town meeting Saturday
The town of New Sharon will be voting on officers of the town on Friday, March 1, and hold the annual town meeting the following day on Saturday, March 2.
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Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Superintendent shares concerns over kids in grandparents’ care
In his report on Tuesday, Feb. 27, RSU 9 Superintendent Christian Elkington shared concerns with the board of directors over the growing number of kids in their grandparents’ care.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Dixfield-based school board OKs ed tech for special needs student next fall
Director Heidi Connelly said there are 126 students enrolled in the special education program.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Livermore Falls to hold hearing on nearly $7.5 million spending plan for 2024-25
The hearing is at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Town Office.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Rangeley seeking interim police chief
Chief Russell French was hired in January 2016 and resigned Feb. 13, leaving one full-time officer.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Farmington-based school superintendent concerned about more students in multigenerational households
Regional School Unit 9 Superintendent Christian Elkington thinks district numbers are double those reported in a recent article.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Historical society seeks two part-time interns
LOVELL — The Lovell Historical Society is offering two $3,000 part-time summer internships to qualified college students or recent high school graduates with matriculation plans for Fall of 2024. The internship is for eight weeks beginning June 11, although that date is flexible. Hours of work are Tuesday & Wednesday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., […]
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Age-Friendly Community
The Age Friendly Community “Walk the Gym” program has seen about 50 people turn out at least once this winter season to stretch their legs and visit with others at the Gould Academy Field House. They meet Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 1 to 2 p.m., but will take off March 5 and 7 and resume […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
What I’ve Learned
I enjoy Herald Tribune crosswords. They are difficult, and I often wished there was a way to check an entry without accidentally seeing nearby answers. (Don’t judge me.) For example, maybe I wrote cape, but realized it could also be cane. One day, I made a surprising discovery. If I stare at the design of […]