Representatives from Greater Franklin Economic & Community Development and SeniorsPlus provided updates on broadband expansion, digital literacy programs, and services supporting older adults.
Schools & Education
News and information about schools and education from the Sun Journal.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Foster Tech programs expand apprenticeships, career pathways
Foster Career and Technical Education Center and Mt. Blue High School reported student achievements in apprenticeships, career training and workforce readiness programs.
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Facing $18M deficit, UMaine plans to increase tuition, cut costs, eliminate staff
The state’s flagship university announced it intends to raise tuition by 4% and cut more than $10 million from its budget but declined to provide details about what programs and positions are being axed.
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Kingfield to hold public meeting to answer questions on school withdrawal plan
The committee said it plans to answer questions from residents March 24 about the ongoing MSAD 58 withdrawal discussions.
Posted inCommunity, Local & State, News, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Children’s author draws big crowd to Rumford library
The presentation and reading by Paula Nations had the largest turnout for a children’s author program at the library, organizers said.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics, Schools & Education
Maine’s school funding formula could be changed for first time in 20 years
Following a major amendment, the education committee pushes forward significant changes to the Essential Programs and Services formula that education leaders said are long overdue.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Kingfield Elementary team wins Kids Cup at WinterKids event
Kingfield Elementary students won the Kids Cup at the WinterKids Downhill 24 ski fundraiser at Sugarloaf.
Posted inCommunity, Health, Local & State, News, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
MaineHealth Franklin Hospital to offer community nutrition classes this spring
MaineHealth Franklin Hospital will host two nutrition classes in Farmington focused on healthy eating and child feeding.
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Farmington adult education programs provide center of community learning
Franklin County Adult Education leaders shared enrollment numbers and community programs during a March 10 presentation to the RSU 9 board of directors.
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St. Dom’s won’t move forward with new high school in Lewiston
The St. Dom’s board decided against opening in the fall, saying funding plans for their new location did not work out.