The Franklin County Children’s Festival on Feb. 8 at Mt. Blue Campus drew large crowds for a day of hands-on activities, entertainment, and community engagement.
Rebecca Richard
Staff Writer
Rebecca Richard is a reporter for the Franklin Journal. She graduated from the University of Maine after studying literature and writing. She is a small business owner, wife of 32 years and mom of eight children. Rebecca was born in Florida, but has been in Maine for over 10 years, and in New England since her teen years.
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Craft fair brings handmade goods, community spirit to Phillips
The Phillips Area Community Center hosted a craft fair on Feb. 8, drawing local artisans and shoppers for a day of handcrafted goods, food, and community connection. The event featured a variety of handmade items, including hats, wooden signs personalized with names or welcoming phrases, and an assortment of children’s toys.
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Farmington-based school board facing key decisions in setting budget
Regional School Unit 9 directors tackle priorities in light of higher wages and benefit increases.
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Three appointed to Livermore Planning Board
The Livermore Select Board appointed three new members to the Planning Board, with discussions focusing on community involvement and the challenges of ordinance adoption.
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Fayette Select Board reviews budget, infrastructure projects, appointments
The Fayette Select Board discussed emergency services costs, infrastructure projects, budget planning, and committee appointments during its Feb. 4 meeting at Starling Hall.
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Chesterville Select Board reviews town report, road projects and moratorium
The Chesterville Select Board discussed road priorities, a subdivision moratorium, and increasing heating assistance requests at its Jan. 23 meeting.
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Treat Library hosts festive ‘Cookies and Cards’ event
Treat Memorial Library in Livermore Falls hosted a festive “Cookies and Cards” event Feb. 8, offering a drop-in Valentine’s Day card-making activity with inclusive vegan and dairy-free treats.
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W. G. Mallett School sees increased behavioral referrals
W.G. Mallett School is implementing new behavioral and academic initiatives, including a kindness campaign and a FLEX literacy program, to address rising disciplinary referrals and enhance student engagement.
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RSU 9 board hears about middle school staffing, BARR, student engagement
At the RSU 9 board meeting, Mt. Blue Middle School Principal James Black provided updates on staffing changes, student engagement initiatives, and the impact of the BARR program, emphasizing the importance of extracurricular activities and alternative learning opportunities.
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FIRST LEGO League State Championship held at Mt. Blue Campus
Mt. Blue High School successfully hosted the Maine FIRST LEGO League State Championship on Feb. 1, bringing together over 30 teams for a day of robotics competition, with Blue Crew Robotics mentoring the newly formed Cougar Crew and preparing for their next event in March.