Franklin County to conduct collaborative process with budget committee prior to setting budget
The move goes against state law that commissioners set a budget and send it to the budget committee.
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The move goes against state law that commissioners set a budget and send it to the budget committee.
Amanda Clark updated the Regional School Unit 9 board of directors on students who have been identified as experiencing homelessness or housing instability as of March 4.
Superintendent Christian Elkington told the RSU 9 board that if MSAD 58 breaks up, the district is prepared to take in high school students through a tuition agreement.
Foster Career and Technical Education Center and Mt. Blue High School reported student achievements in apprenticeships, career training and workforce readiness programs.
Maple producers across Western Maine will welcome visitors March 21-22 for Maine Maple Sunday weekend with demonstrations, tastings and family activities.
RSU 9 officials said preparations are underway for the district to assume responsibility for early childhood special education services for eligible 4-year-olds beginning in the 2026-27 school year.
Chefs, cooks and bartenders at Maine’s summer resorts and restaurants return for the season rested and rejuvenated after other jobs and other types of work.
A new medical wing, more meeting space and work toward full staffing are highlights of the report.
A piece of clothing going through a print screening dryer catches fire at Foster Career and Technical Education Center.
The Regional School Unit 9 board of directors received updates from the superintendent during its Jan. 13 meeting.
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Rural destination communities are a stronghold for independent bookstores.
Made up of six sophomores, two juniors and two seniors, these athletes should make splashes at this spring’s meets
These teams are prepared to make some noise at this year’s conference and state championships.
Fiber expansion is reshaping western Maine’s infrastructure, bringing high-speed internet to rural communities, while the data center is expected to bring a new boost.
Small-town airfields fuel tourism and access but most rely on taxpayers to stay open.
DEAR SUN SPOTS: There are three nearby Jane’s Walks on Saturday, May 2. All Around Downtown/Uptown Auburn starts at 9 a.m. next to the First Universalist Church at 169 Pleasant St. at the corner of Spring and Elm streets and ends at the Auburn Public Library at 49 Spring St. We will be viewing historic…
In Farmington and Carrabassett Valley on April 22, Finding Our Voices hosted events to highlight domestic violence awareness — inspired by death of woman killed March 8.
Warmer temperatures are accelerating seasonal snowmelt, swelling rivers and waterfalls across western Maine and beyond.
The festival will be held rain or shine between the Olsen Student Center and Roberts Learning Center.
Communities across Maine are celebrating April 22’s Earth Day throughout the week.
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