A digital literacy program is helping residents navigate technology by offering free assistance at local libraries.
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 33 years and mom of eight children. Rebecca was born in Florida, but has been in Maine for over 15 years, and in New England since her teen years.
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Chesterville elects Select Board members, school director
Chesterville voters elected a member to the Regional School Unit 9 board of directors in the only contested race on March 14, while three people secured Select Board seats in uncontested races.
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Chesterville elects 3 Select Board members, 1 school director
Chesterville voters elected a member to the RSU 9 School Board in the only contested race on March 14, while three people secured Select Board seats in uncontested races.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Literacy volunteers expand free adult tutoring and books
Literacy Volunteers of Franklin and Somerset Counties [LVFSC] is expanding its adult tutoring and community literacy programs to address low literacy rates and improve access to educational resources.
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RSU 9 weighs grant-funded building purchase ahead of March 24 vote
RSU 9 voters will decide on March 24 whether to approve a federally funded purchase of 144 High Street in Farmington, with supporters citing expanded access to services and opponents raising financial concerns.
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Kingfield Elementary School principal announces retirement
Kingfield Elementary School Principal Ronda Fournier has announced her retirement at the end of the school year, and reflected on her career, the school’s commitment to inclusion and her future plans.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Wilson Stream begins to thaw as spring approaches
The rising sun casts a golden glow over Wilson Stream in Farmington on March 12, where melting ice near Livermore Falls Road and Wilton Road marks the seasonal transition from winter to spring.
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Industry voters approve all warrant articles at annual town meeting
At the annual town meeting on March 8, Industry residents approved warrant articles and elected a Select Board member.
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School building purchase draws opposing views at Farmington hearing
Regional School Unit 9 Superintendent Christian Elkington detailed the upcoming March 24 vote on buying the former Arthur D. Ingalls School at 144 High St. in Farmington.
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Therapy dogs bring comfort at Library’s ‘Tails and Tales’
Treat Memorial Library’s Tails and Tales program, held monthly, brings therapy dogs Silas and Lil to provide students and staff with a comforting break from their daily routines.