Livermore Falls treatment plant license expected to be increase to grade four.
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Reconstruction planned for High Street in Farmington
The two-year project will begin spring 2021 and include speed tables and streetlights similar to those installed on Front Street.
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Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
Author of Franklin County locomotive history books finishes last volume
Author Guy Rioux will sign “The Franklin County Narrow Gauges” books at the Farmington Historical Society’s annual wreath sale.
Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
UMF implements support program for students affected by COVID-19
Peer care managers are students that assist fellow students who have either tested positive for or have been exposed to COVID-19.
Posted inFranklin, News
Franklin County to hold hearing on proposed $1.4M budget
As is, the spending package reflects an increase of $44,140 to the current budget.
Posted inFranklin, Lewiston-Auburn, Oxford Hills, River Valley, Schools & Education
Heads of teachers’ unions ask for more time, flexibility in age of COVID
Eight presidents of western Maine education associations send letter to Sun Journal.
Posted inFranklin, News
Franklin County sheriff asks motorists to use caution in New Sharon bridge construction area
Four accidents in about 10 days prompt a warning.
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Christmas pastor: ‘They don’t teach you about pandemics in seminary’
Growing up poor meant there were not many extras for Forrest Genthner’s family. “I grew up in poverty,” he said. “But, the one thing we could afford was to have a Christmas tree with lights on.” Around the holidays, Genthner’s family would coordinate trips to coincide with dusk so they could see Christmas light displays […]
Posted inFranklin, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
RSU 9 board approves new evaluation system, more district grievances expressed
New administrator evaluation system approved and updates to language acquisition program; winter sports discussed.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Franklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Oxford Hills, Schools & Education, The Bethel Citizen
In-school, at home … where are the students?
Students are getting bounced around between in person, hybrid and remote learning as COVID-19 surges this fall. Four school districts in Oxford and Franklin counties report varying success at engaging students through online classes.