Dr. Gerd Heinrich, wife Hildegarde and their children Bernd and Marianne immigrated to the Bean’s Corner/Wilton area in the spring of 1951.
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Deanne Danforth: Trump is dismantling administrative state to usher in oligarchy
Adolf Hitler wrote in “Mein Kampf” that “The great masses of people will more easily fall victims to a big lie than to a small one.” President Trump claiming no knowledge of Project 2025 when running for office was a whopper of a lie. Trump’s supporters believed the liar; claimed Trump’s second term would be […]
Jay board to develop an agreement with police union to test a 24-hour schedule
The two-month trial period is expected to begin Feb. 23.
Maine lawmaker accused of forging signatures on campaign finance forms
Rep. Randall Hall, R-Wilton, was indicted by an Oxford County grand jury on 12 charges Wednesday.
RSU 9 superintendent addresses federal funding uncertainty
RSU 9 Superintendent Christian Elkington outlined potential funding shortfalls, proposed a reserve fund to mitigate losses, and assured that the district will adapt to financial uncertainties while prioritizing student and staff safety.
Franklin County applies for grant to hire animal control officer
County Administrator Amy Bernard submitted the grant application to The Betterment Fund for $30,000 each of two years.
RSU 9 voter approval needed to purchase former Farmington school
On March 24, voters in Regional School Unit 9 will be asked to accept up to $1.6 million of a $1.77 million Maine Connectivity Grant obtained by Franklin County Adult Education to purchase the former Arthur D. Ingalls School at 144 High St. in Farmington.
Coordinator supports homeless students, families across district
Student Support Coordinator Amanda Clark works to support McKinney-Vento students experiencing homelessness by providing essential resources, collaborating with schools and agencies, and addressing barriers to education across the district.
RSU 9 board honors Mallett School principal’s retirement
FARMINGTON — With a tight budget season ahead and a longtime school leader preparing to step down, the Regional School Unit 9 board of directors tackled key financial decisions and honored W.G. Mallett School Principal Tracy Williams during the Feb. 11 meeting. District officials began crafting the 2025-26 budget three months earlier than usual to […]
Three fun Nordic ski events set for this month at Titcomb Mountain
Two events will be held on Sunday, Feb. 23, with the third on Friday, Feb. 28.