Community ski mountains and their supporters stress the importance of keeping outdoor recreation available to all residents.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Research on cellphone use in classes mirrors positive outcomes at Mt. Blue
A growing body of research shows that removing phones from classrooms improves student focus, behavior and academic performance.
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Posted inMaine, News, Rumford Falls Times
Androscoggin, Franklin, Oxford counties expected to get $5 million from opioid settlement
The state anticipates getting more than $230 million through 2038 from settlements with opioid manufacturers, distributors and other sources to prevent and fight addiction.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
UMF counseling director earns distinguished service award
Program Director Lisa-Ann Henry received the Maine Mental Health Counselors Association’s Distinguished Service Award for her work in the psychology profession.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Mt. Blue board hears public support for principal criticized over ICE costume
Residents delivered sharply conflicting testimony after a photo of Mt. Blue Middle School Principal James Black dressed as an ICE agent for Halloween ignited community controversy.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Mt. Blue schools: In a school district ‘mired in crisis,’ residents call for accountability
About 200 people packed the RSU 9 board of directors meeting last week to air comments on the middle school principal’s controversial Halloween costume.
Posted inMaine Crime
Farmington marijuana operation violated state law, U.S. attorneys say
Some industry members say the conviction of Lucas Sirois puts legitimate cannabis businesses at risk. Prosecutors say law-abiding operations have nothing to worry about.
Posted inMaine
Androscoggin County moves toward regional jail study with Franklin, Oxford
Oxford County commissioners put $40,000 in the 2026 budget this week, should they decide to participate.
Posted inMaine, News, The Franklin Journal, Things to Do
Board games and earmuffs: Chester Greenwood Day set for Dec. 6
Farmington celebrates its 49th annual Chester Greenwood Day on Dec. 6 with a themed parade, tree lighting, crafts, carriage rides and a chilly dip in Clearwater Lake.
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What to know about Green Wednesday’s preholiday bump for Maine cannabis
Green Wednesday, the day before Thanksgiving, has become a reliable preholiday sales boost for Maine’s recreational cannabis market.