The RSU 9 board of directors met Oct. 8, focusing on updates from the superintendent, discussing professional development and recognizing staff efforts in supporting students with special needs.
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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Fit Girls program fosters confidence, healthy habits for Franklin County youth
The Fit Girls program at Cape Cod Hill School in New Sharon offers free, inclusive outdoor activities for fourth and fifth-grade girls in Franklin County, promoting physical health, literacy and community service through running, reading and caring.
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Kingfield Select Board discusses speed control concerns on Riverside Street
The Kingfield Select Board discussed concerns about speeding on Riverside Street, with residents calling for more enforcement and safety measures, while the board emphasized the need for law enforcement involvement over town-led initiatives
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Wilton Free Public Library hosts annual harvest festival despite rainy weather
Families gathered at the library Oct. 5 for a festive morning of cotton candy, games, and fall-themed fun, undeterred by the drizzly fall weather.
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Kingfield Select Board hears complaints about speeding traffic
The Kingfield Select Board discussed concerns about speeding on Riverside Street, with residents calling for more enforcement and safety measures, while the board emphasized the need for law enforcement involvement over town-led initiatives
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Fayette Select Board reviews school’s public use policy, discusses property tax concerns
At the Oct. 1 Fayette Select Board meeting, Vice Chair Mike Carlson provided an update on the school committee’s decision to reconsider its public use policy.
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Chesterville Select Board reviews tax foreclosures, FEMA Funds
The Chesterville Select Board met Oct. 3, discussing tax foreclosures, employee reviews, and the receipt of $68,000 in FEMA funds for road repairs.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
Therapy dog brings joy to Jay-Niles Memorial Library
On Oct. 5, children and adults at the Jay-Niles Memorial Library had the opportunity to interact with Finley, a yellow Labrador therapy dog during a special visit. Owned by Hannah Hanson, Finley provided comfort and companionship as children petted, talked to, and read aloud to him. One young participant, Annabel Hopkins, enjoyed reading a story to Finley.
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Fayette Select Board advises private use of school policy being reconsidered
Select Board Vice Chairperson Mike Carlson said the Fayette School Committee is reconsidering its policy on use of Fayette Central School.
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UMaine board approves upgrades, tackles teacher retention
The University of Maine System board of trustees approved key infrastructure improvements at UMaine Farmington while engaging in a lengthy discussion about addressing Maine’s teacher shortage through programs like the New Teacher Academy.