Melissa Brown’s class at Academy Hill School and the AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary earned national recognition for their partnership, highlighted by the Flat Stanley project, which connected students with people and places around the world.
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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Fayette Central School launches Read to Ride Program
Fayette Central School launched the Read to Ride program with a spring bike giveaway to encourage student reading.
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Chesterville honors Bob Leso, resolves Transfer Station issue
The Chesterville Select Board honored the late Robert “Bob” Leso and approved a motion allowing Transfer Station employees to dispose of personal trash during work hours with managerial approval.
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Fayette holds special meeting to address public works garage roof
The Fayette Select Board held a special meeting on Nov. 12 to address funding and contractor bids for the public works garage roof replacement and conditionally approved two Planning Board appointments.
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W. G. Mallett School takes part in Veterans Day drive-through appreciation event
Students and staff from W.G. Mallett School participated in a special “drive through” event to honor area veterans on Nov. 12, starting at the Mt. Blue Middle School.
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Foster CTE Center hosts ‘Totally Trades’ event
Foster CTE Center hosted “Totally Trades,” an event organized with New Ventures Maine to introduce 9th-grade female students to career opportunities in the trades Nov. 8 in Farmington.
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Breakfast brings Avon community together to aid hurricane victims
Community members gathered at Avon Town Hall on Nov. 10 for the Breakfast-Brunch Palooza, enjoying food, music, and fellowship to raise funds for hurricane relief efforts in North Carolina.
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RSU 9 celebrates student achievements, hosts career day, and honors veterans
RSU 9 Nov. 8 board meeting celebrated student achievements, career exploration, and a heartfelt Veterans Day parade that brought the community together.
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Farmington-area school district officials celebrate student achievements, tribute to veterans
Director hear about career fair, Veterans Day parade and academic and athletic achievers.
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Chesterville Select Board reaches decision on general assistance ordinance amid concerns
The Chesterville Select Board reviewed election results and voted 3-2 to adopt a revised general assistance ordinance, despite some board members’ reservations about its potential impacts on the town’s resources.