STATE — The Maine Community Foundation (MaineCF) has established the Lewiston-Auburn Area Response Fund following the devastating mass shooting events on October 25 in Lewiston, Maine. The fund will collect and allocate donations to support victims of Maine’s worst gun tragedy on record and the organizational efforts that will help heal the city. Adilah Muhammad, […]
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Mexico tech school enrollment about double from last year
Most students come from Mountain Valley High School in Rumford and Dirigo High School in Dixfield.
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Posted inThe Franklin Journal
RSU 9 special services seeing improvement in staffing
RSU 9 Special Services Director John Jones stated the program had seen improvement in staffing on Tuesday, Oct. 25, at the board of directors meeting, but still has some “key vacancies”.
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
TMS football advances to home championship game after crushing Boothbay, 38-6
BETHEL — Telstar Middle School crushed Boothbay 38-6 in a playoff game played on home turf. The eight-man team went into the second half tied 6-6, but the Rebels found their groove, marching to victory as the sun went down on Boothbay. They have now advanced to the championship game. They will play Dirigo at […]
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Farmington to hold special town meeting later than planned
Rather than hold two special town meetings, Farmington Board of Selectmen voted Oct. 24 to wait until more ordinance amendments were ready for voter consideration and hold just one meeting.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Veterans in Franklin County to be honored Nov. 11 with various programs
Laying of wreaths, speeches, a presentation on Franklin County servicemen in WWI, meals, social gatherings and a service of patriotic songs are among events planned for Saturday, Nov. 11.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Three students to represent Maine, USA at Youth Olympic Games
Carrabassett Valley Academy student Boden Gerry will compete in snowboard cross while students Maggie Swain and Morgan Shute will compete in ski cross.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Cascade Brook learns what goes into good crust
Franklin County Cooperative Extension teamed up with The Good Crust to give fifth graders at Cascade Brook School a lesson on what goes into pizza dough on Tuesday, Oct. 31, along with a delicious demonstration.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Farmington Public Library seeks community suggestions
The Farmington Public Library has received $10,000 in grant funding and is seeking suggestions from the community on ways to utilize those funds for the community.