Hoping for more aid to cope with rising budgets, municipalities eye possible increases in revenue sharing rates
Farmington
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine, Wrestling
Mt. Blue, Mount View win North regional wrestling titles
Mount View captures its first regional crown in Class B, and Mt. Blue successfully defends its Class A title.
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Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Franklin County commissioners delay appointment of county administrator
Administrator Amy Bernard was hired in 2022, but was not formally appointed as required by state law.
Posted inVarsity Maine, Wrestling
Mt. Blue wrestling continues to exceed expectations as state meets near
The Cougars are looking to win their first Class A championship since 1984, while the girls team aims to improve on last year’s runner-up finish.
Posted inMaine, The Franklin Journal
Farmington receives Volunteer Fire Assistance grant for forestry gear
There is a 50-50 match which will be paid for by Farmington Fire Rescue Department.
Posted inCommunity, Connections
Maine chamber names new board members, officers
The slate of directors was confirmed at the chamber’s membership meeting last November.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
W. G. Mallett School sees increased behavioral referrals
W.G. Mallett School is implementing new behavioral and academic initiatives, including a kindness campaign and a FLEX literacy program, to address rising disciplinary referrals and enhance student engagement.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, Maine Crime, News, The Franklin Journal
Farmington man accused of drug trafficking within 1,000 feet of school
Farmington police arrested Jacob Danforth, 36, as police responded to a reported burglary and theft at Orchard Street apartment building on Jan. 31, according to Police Chief Kenneth Charles.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
New body armor approved for Farmington police officers
Carry over funds from last year will be used to purchase 13 sets of lighter weight body armor than is currently being used.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
RSU 9 board hears about middle school staffing, BARR, student engagement
At the RSU 9 board meeting, Mt. Blue Middle School Principal James Black provided updates on staffing changes, student engagement initiatives, and the impact of the BARR program, emphasizing the importance of extracurricular activities and alternative learning opportunities.