Regional School Unit 9 follows federal law for alcohol and drug testing bus drivers with commercial licenses. But Maine’s laws allowing recreational and medical marijuana use cloud the practice of testing district employees who may use personal vehicles for field trips and competitive events.
Nicole Carter
Staff Writer
Nicole joined Sun Journal’s Western Maine Weeklies group in 2019 as a staff writer for the Franklin Journal and Livermore Falls Advertiser. Later she moved over to the Advertiser Democrat where she covers Oxford Hills communities and School Administrative District 17. She seizes every opportunity to research and write about local history and she enjoys writing features that leave readers with a smile. Nicole graduated summa cum laude from the University of Southern Maine with a B.A. in history and concentration in creative writing. She held audience development and marketing positions at several Maine-based trade media companies in the Portland area before taking on community news. When not working she is an avid reader and fiber artist and enjoys observing local wildlife, from snakes and blue frogs to large game and carnivores. She and her husband, Greg, share their secluded homestead in Peru with an assortment of cats, dogs, alpacas and chickens.
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills
Oxford crash sends couple to hospital
No charges are expected in the head-on crash on Allen Hill Road.
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Posted inBusiness, Franklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser
Calico Patch in Farmington closing its doors
The downtown fixture was founded in 1982 as a labor of love among three friends.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
Wilton property tax rate to drop for third straight year
Wilton’s tax assessor recommended lowering the mil rate from $20.35 to $20. Residents in Maine’s homestead exemption program can expect additional relief as well.
Posted inFranklin, News, Schools & Education
RSU 9 approves plan to retire $1.9 million in accrued salaries
Business Manager Kris Pottle presented the 5-year plan to pay down the expense in a previous meeting but had been directed to work on additional scenarios: two plans that would pay off the expense in one year and two plans that would take three years.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
Farmington ceremony honors POW/MIA servicemen
Members of the James A. McKechnie VFW Post and Roderick Crosby American Legion Post No. 28 of Farmington gathered at Meeting House Park for the fifth year to honor servicemen imprisoned during war or missing in action as part of National POW/MIA Recognition Day.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
FJ municipal agenda
Mt. Blue Regional School District Board of Directors Agenda Date: September 24, 2019 Place: The Forum – Mt. Blue Campus Time: 6:30 p.m. I. Call to order II. Pledge III. Public comment IV. Report of the Chairperson V. Superintendent’s Report – Tina Meserve A. Notice of new hires and transfer VI. Presentations A. Gear […]
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
County’s 4-H auction brings out the best
About three dozen lots of pork, lamb, turkey and poultry were sold at the Farmington Fair’s Youth Auction Wednesday night. Some kids opted to donate their proceeds to community members in need. Bidders were rewarded with healthily-raised, locally grown food.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Jeff Howatt: Teacher, guide and storyteller
Jeffrey Howatt of Farmington has been a math teacher for 30 years and a Maine Guide for 28 years. To his own surprise, he is now a published writer as well.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Wilton construction project brings headaches
The owners of Mt. Law Wreathes ‘n Bakery on Pond Road expressed concern at Tuesday’s Select Board meeting about losing business when the road is closed for culvert work later this month.