Bryant SMITHFIELD, RI — Bryant University is dedicated to the pursuit, recognition, and celebration of academic excellence. Michael Gurney, class of 2023, from Industry, ME, has been named to the Deans’ List for the spring 2020 semester. “These outstanding achievements are particularly commendable as students have overcome significant challenges to demonstrate an unwavering commitment to […]
July 2020
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
RSU 9 board gets surveys on school opening, busing
Data, so far, indicates most parents support in-school learning.
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On this date in Maine history: July 17
July 17, 1939: Twelve-year-old Donn Fendler (1926-2016), of Rye, New York, becomes separated from his family during a storm near the summit of Maine’s Mount Katahdin. Putting his Boy Scout skills to use, he survives nine days without food or proper clothing, then finds his way back to civilization in the town of Stacyville, having […]
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Farmington to repair municipal building parking lot, replace cemetery fence
Only some of the recommended repairs will be made at the municipal building.
Posted inNational Sports, Sports
Sports on TV: Friday, July 17, 2020
Friday (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL 5:30 a.m. — FS1: AFL: Western at Essendon 11:30 p.m. — FS2: AFL: Brisbane at Greater Western Sydney AUTO RACING 4:55 a.m. — ESPN2: Formula One: Practice 1, Hungaroring, Mogyoród, Hungary 8:55 a.m. — ESPN2: Formula One: Practice 2, Hungaroring, Mogyoród, Hungary […]
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Wilton selectpersons, school director reelected
Wilton voters reelected Swett, Leavitt and Faunce, approved RSU 9’s 2020-21 school year budget.
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Farmington municipal officials retain seats
Two selectmen and two Regional School Unit 9 directors were unopposed while a third director was approved to fill the position that had been held by Tami Labul.
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RSU 9 voters approve the 2020-21 education budget
Ten towns voted on RSU 9’s $38.2 million education budget which appeared on ballots in two parts.
Posted inNews
BIW executive, family man took his life as depression mounted during pandemic
The stresses that took a toll on James Richardson, 54, are a broader concern for mental health care providers, who fear suicide rates will increase because of the isolation, uncertainty and economic pressures of the pandemic.
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Farmington’s Summer Fest canceled last minute
The Franklin Journal did not receive notice of the festival’s cancelation in time to change the article in Friday’s, July 17, print issue.