The RSU 9 board of directors reviewed professional development plans for the 2024-25 school year and unanimously approved the use of additional Bjorn funds to enhance the Mt. Blue Middle School culinary arts program.
Rebecca Richard
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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.
Chesterville Select Board to hold special town meeting
The Chesterville Select Board will hold a special town meeting Sept. 26 to allocate remaining ARPA funds and vote on a new waste management contract with Casella Waste Systems.
Fayette residents encouraged to rely on facts ahead of Starling Hall vote
Selectman Michael Carlson urges Fayette residents to rely on facts and await the results of an engineering study before the Nov. 5 vote on whether to sell Starling Hall, emphasizing the importance of preserving the building without taxpayer funding.
Jay-Niles Memorial Library hosts ‘crafternoon’ event
The Jay-Niles Memorial Library hosted a free “crafternoon” event led by librarian Alexis Burbank, where participants created autumn wreaths or flower crowns while enjoying refreshments and music.
Livermore addresses beach sign vandalism
The Livermore Select Board is addressing the defacement of a beach sign that removed the rule prohibiting dogs, with plans to repair and discuss the issue at a future Select Board meeting.
RSU 9 board highlights progress, welcomes student representatives
The RSU 9 board of directors introduced new student representatives, discussed district updates, and highlighted upcoming legislative sessions on school violence during their Sept. 10 meeting.
Photos: Mainely T Club tours Phillips with vintage Model Ts
The Mainely T club, with about 30 Model Ts, toured Phillips Sept. 5, visiting the Sandy River Railroad and Phillips Historical Society museum.
Kingfield Select Board moves forward with coffee shop proposal
The Kingfield Select Board is considering Whitney Rhodes’ proposal to open a coffee shop, but concerns over the town’s wastewater system have delayed approval pending further engineering assessments.
Kingfield board sets 2024-25 tax rate at $19.25
The Kingfield Board of Selectmen set the 2024-25 tax rate at 19.25 mills, primarily driven by increased school district costs, while utilizing $300,000 from surplus funds to mitigate the impact on taxpayers.
Chesterville resolves tax commitment issues, prepares to send 2024 bills
The Chesterville Select Board decided to move forward with sending out 2024 tax bills following a discussion on discrepancies in the tax commitment process, with adjustments made to meet state requirements.