The town will now form a committee to get information on the costs of withdrawing from School Administrative District 58.
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Mt. Abram school district to consider $12.7 million budget
The districtwide budget hearing and vote will be held at 7 p.m. on May 22 in the cafeteria of the Mt. Abram High School at 1513 Salem Road in Salem Township.
Strong votes to send a notice of withdrawal from school district
Phillips, which is also in School Administrative District 58, is scheduled to take a similar vote May 20. Residents of Avon and Kingfield, are collecting signatures to hold a vote.
North Franklin Cal Ripken baseball schedule
FRANKLIN COUNTY — The North Franklin Cal Ripken baseball season is underway. Teams from Avon, Kingfield, Stratton, Strong and Rangeley will play against each other in three division categories. Scheduled games are subject to change. Field information Avon: Walli Ballfield, Avon Valley Rd. Kingfield: Little League field, West Kingfield Rd. Stratton: Little League field behind […]
Franklin County’s $11 M budget proposal to get first vote, public hearing
The first vote is Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. and a hearing is set May 21 at 4:30 p.m.
Phillips to hold public hearing, vote on school district withdrawal
The towns of Phillips and Strong plan to start the 22-step process to withdraw from Maine School Administrative District 58. Avon and Kingfield have not submitted petitions to do the same.
Strong holds hearing on leaving Phillips school district
A vote to start the process is scheduled from 1-6 p.m. on May 8 at the Forster Memorial Building at 14 South Main St., which is attached to the Town Office.
Phillips couple brings fresh doughnuts to rural roadside
Clifford’s Donut Stop, located on Route 4 just south of the Madrid Township line, offers fresh doughnuts and other pastries Thursday through Saturday.
Right to know advocate gives talk on Maine Freedom of Access Act to public officials in Franklin County
Judith Meyer, former executive editor of the Sun Journal, gave an overview of the law to public officials, residents and others.
Strong, Phillips collect signatures to withdraw from school district
Kingfield residents are also passing a petition seeking to withdraw from Maine School Administrative District 58. Petitions are available for Avon residents as well.