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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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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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.
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Children’s Festival returns to Mt. Blue Campus for 42nd Year
The 42nd annual Children’s Festival, hosted by the Franklin County Children’s Task Force, will take place on Feb. 8 at Mt. Blue Campus, offering free family activities, entertainment, and a low-cost food court.
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Sunrise Movement Franklin County hub discusses future initiatives
The Sunrise Movement Franklin County hub held a Zoom meeting on Jan. 28 to discuss climate advocacy, upcoming community initiatives, and efforts to expand youth engagement.
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Livermore Select Board hosts public hearing on solar project
The Livermore Select Board held a public hearing Tuesday, Jan. 28, on a proposed solar project along Route 4, where residents raised concerns about aesthetics, property rights, and environmental impact, while officials emphasized the town’s lack of land-use ordinances and ongoing efforts to draft regulations.