Last spring the board stopped livestreaming and recording meetings in preparation for its $14.28 million budget for the 2024-25 school year.
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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Ridership is rising, but the Lewiston, Auburn, Portland commuter bus has a long way to go
In almost two months since the pilot service linking Lewiston, Auburn and Portland began, ridership has increased. However, some issues are still in need of improvement.
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Posted inBusiness, Franklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Two Farmington businesses support Police Department’s active shooter training
Franklin Savings Bank donated $2,000 and Kyes Insurance chipped in $1,641 to cover costs for active shooter training held earlier this year in Farmington.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, The Bethel Citizen
Andover fills vacant selectman position
Wayne Rundlett received 24 write-in votes Tuesday during the write-in ballot election at Town Hall.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
‘I’m happiest when people are fed’: Karlee Foss serves food in Lewiston’s Kennedy Park
A Lewiston woman, who was once homeless, brings food to Kennedy Park to feed people dealing with homelessness.
Posted inFranklin, Maine Crime, News, The Franklin Journal
Farmington man pleads guilty to possessing sexually explicit material of children under age 12
Michael C. Matie, 44, was sentenced to serve one year of a three-year sentence followed by four years probation.
Posted inBusiness, Franklin, The Franklin Journal
Franklin County apple producers see some issues, but apples are there to pick
Orchards in Farmington and New Sharon are open for picking.
Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
UMF students break in Farmington’s new outdoor fitness court
UMF students test out the new outdoor fitness court equipment after the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
Photos: Mainely T Club tours Phillips with vintage Model Ts
The Mainely T club, with about 30 Model Ts, toured Phillips Sept. 5, visiting the Sandy River Railroad and Phillips Historical Society museum.
Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
Kingfield board sets 2024-25 tax rate at $19.25
The Kingfield Board of Selectmen set the 2024-25 tax rate at 19.25 mills, primarily driven by increased school district costs, while utilizing $300,000 from surplus funds to mitigate the impact on taxpayers.