The Fayette All Age Friendly Committee fosters community connections and supports aging in place through events, resource access, and initiatives like a proposed “caring caller” tree, while partnering with organizations like All-Med to expand in-home care services.
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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RSU 9 advances synthetic turf field initiative
RSU 9 approved an initiative to fundraise for a $1.7 million synthetic turf field at Mt. Blue Campus.
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RSU 9 board of directors discuss ethics, finances, and community challenges
The RSU 9 board of directors highlighted efforts to support students and staff, explored collaborations with local organizations, and discussed the rising cost of poverty and its impact on the community.
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Kingfield Elementary School celebrates inclusion and outdoor learning in annual walk to school day
Kingfield Elementary School students and staff gathered for Walk to School Day, an annual tradition that promotes community, inclusion, and the joy of outdoor activity amidst the colorful fall landscape.
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Academy Hill School class and AMVETS partnership earn national recognition
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.
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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.