Cape Cod Hill School’s Fall Into Reading program encourages early literacy and responsibility by fostering daily reading habits and rewarding students with outdoor-themed prizes to connect learning with Maine’s natural beauty.
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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Annual Hunter’s Breakfast continues tradition as fundraiser for middle school students
The Day Mountain Regional Middle School 8th grade hosted its third annual Hunter’s Breakfast fundraiser on Nov. 2, continuing a long-standing tradition from Phillips Elementary to raise $8,000 for their June rafting trip, class T-shirts, prom, and other expenses, with community support and additional fundraisers planned, including a craft fair on Nov. 16.
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Cascade Brook School fifth graders embrace reading with Build-A-Bear grant
A grant from Build-A-Bear Foundation and First Book Marketplace brought books and teddy bears to Cascade Brook’s fifth graders, enhancing nightly reading engagement and fluency for young readers.
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Ghostbusters haunt trunk or treat in Jay
A group dressed as Ghostbusters brought Halloween spirit to the Trunk or Treat event at Ken’s Appliances in Jay on Oct. 31, entertaining local families with their ghostly costumes and themed decorations.
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Families celebrate fall festival at Spruce Mountain Primary School
Spruce Mountain Primary School’s Fall Family Festival brought together 380 family members for an evening of autumn-themed activities, supported by local businesses and community volunteers, highlighting the school’s commitment to family engagement and community spirit, according to Principal Darcy Shink.
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Stargazers gather for night sky tour on Surry Hill
Around 35 participants gathered on Oct. 28 in Fayette for a Night Sky Tour led by John Meader, experiencing a guided exploration of constellations, planets, and the Orionid meteor shower under clear skies.
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Treat Memorial Library celebrates 70 years with Patron Appreciation Day, reflects on decades of service and growth
Treat Memorial Library celebrated its 70th anniversary with a Patron Appreciation Day, highlighting recent improvements, community-centered programming, and a commitment to honoring its founding vision.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Mt. Blue Theatre Company stages murder mystery spoof ‘The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940’
Mt. Blue High School’s fall production follows a stranded theater troupe caught in a snowstorm, and a whodunit, during a 1940s musical audition.
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Mt. Blue Theatre Company stages murder mystery spoof ‘The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940’
Mt. Blue High School’s fall production follows a stranded theater troupe caught in a snowstorm, and a whodunit, during a 1940s musical audition.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Day Mountain Regional Middle School embraces nature with new outdoor classroom thanks to community support
Day Mountain Regional Middle School has introduced an outdoor classroom with donated stumps, allowing students to learn in nature while engaging with Wabanaki studies and environmental projects.