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UMF to offer World Language Education major; help meet teacher shortage
FARMINGTON — While schools in Maine and across the country struggle to find certified language teachers, the University of Maine at Farmington has stepped up to help address the need with a world language education major. Come fall 2018, students interested in teaching Spanish and French in K-12 classrooms can earn a degree at UMF […]
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Santa's Loop draws families to Farmington
Kendrick Charles, back right, offered free wagon rides during Santa’s Loop, hosted by the Farmington Downtown Association on Saturday, when businesses offered specials and activities. Charles’ horse Prince wanted the hat worn by Katrina Masterson of Fairfield, holding Kelsey Masterson. Heather Carleton of New Vineyard held Natalie Carleton, at right. (Pam Harnden/Livermore Falls Advertiser) Visitors […]
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Foster tech students give to Toys for Tots
Students at Foster Career and Technical Education Center in Farmington fill boxes with toys Friday for Toys for Tots. Steven Faith, left, a U.S. Marine from the Central Maine Division of Toys for Tots, drove from Brunswick to receive about $300 worth of toys for distribution to children in Maine. Based on an assignment, Brianna […]
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Spruce Mountain curriculum deemed adequate
LIVERMORE FALLS — As part of an ongoing accreditation process at Spruce Mountain High School, a committee has determined that the school’s curriculum is adequate. RSU 73 directors and staff heard from Curriculum Committee Chairman Eric Jewett on Thursday. “This curriculum that we currently have was mostly developed before we came up with our 21st Century Learning […]
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New sign tops park improvements in Farmington
A sidewalk and parking project around VIS (Village Improvement Society) Memorial Park in West Farmington was recently completed. Selectmen voted Tuesday to also replace the wooden sign in the park. (Ann Bryant/Franklin Journal) A sidewalk and parking project around VIS Memorial Park in West Farmington was recently completed. Selectmen voted Tuesday to also replace the […]
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Titcomb Mountain set to open for the season Saturday
A groomer heads up a trail as snow guns blow at Titcomb Mountain in Farmington on Thursday in preparation for opening day Saturday. More than a foot of snow is ready for skiers, general manager Seth Noonkester said. A traditional season kickoff, a pancake breakfast, will be offered from 8 to 10 a.m. at the […]
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Village scene in Farmington is gift to community
Tammy Parsons stands before a village scene, with moving skaters, angel makers and a train, set up in the window of her shop, Divine Inspirations, on Main Street in Farmington. The creation is a gift to the community, Parsons said. “It is there for the people and to make them smile.” The lighted scene will […]
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Video: Fire destroys Rangeley home
RANGELEY — A fire that destroyed a house early Thursday morning was caused by improperly disposed ashes from a fireplace, Fire Chief Tim Pellerin said. Homeowners Robert and Carol Hunt and a couple of dogs escaped the fire at 72 Skyland Drive without injury, he said. A cat was lost. The ashes were apparently left […]
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Wilton Recreation gift goes into trust fund
Kineowatha Park in Wilton (Facebook photo) WILTON — Selectpersons recently voted to place a $360,000 donation to the town’s Recreation Department in a trust fund to start earning interest. They also asked Town Manager Rhonda Irish to seek interest rates on a $160,000 loan to undertake three projects requested by the Recreation Committee in order […]