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 […]
Franklin
News and information about Franklin County from the Sun Journal.
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.
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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.
Posted inFranklin, News
‘It’s a labor of love’: Jay’s hard-working trail stewards
Don Leclerc, Randy Easter and Jeff Meserve meet weekly to determine their plan of action to maintain, improve trails.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser
Auditor: Serious problems with Livermore financial records continue
Treasurer resigns Monday without giving reason.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Farmington board approves surplus firetruck sale and police department SUV
The town was offered $26,500 for the firetruck.
Posted inFranklin, News
Photos: ‘Tis the season in Farmington
Public works employees hang wreaths downtown.
Posted inFranklin, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
RSU 9 school board agenda
Regional School District 9 Board of Directors agenda 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, November 24, 2020 ***The school board meeting will be conducted via Zoom which the public can attend by clicking on this link*** The agenda has been amended to change the order of the items – 11/24/20 I. Call to order II. Pledge of allegiance III. […]
Posted inFranklin, Maine, Maine Crime, News, The Franklin Journal
Readfield man accused of punching a New Sharon homeowner in the face, trying to push him off a balcony
Logan Gardner, 26, was arrested following a standoff with police at his Readfield home.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
New Sharon fire victim identified as Shaina Shaylin-Begin
While the fire scene was being excavated a body was discovered in the debris.