A locally produced monkfish stew is one of two products to receive the certification from Maine Local Foods Fund, which incentivizes schools to purchase locally made products.
Schools & Education
Posted inOpinion, Schools & Education
Poll: Should students be prohibited from using cellphones in school?
Lewiston schools will consider restricting cellphone use during the school day, citing concern for learning and student well-being. The policy would prohibit elementary and middle school students from using their phones at all during the day, unless administrators determine it’s necessary for the student’s health, safety or for educational purposes. The policy would also likely […]
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Posted inSchools & Education, The Franklin Journal
RSU 9 director questions accuracy of minutes
FARMINGTON — Regional School Unit 9 Director Craig Stickney of Chesterville challenged the board Tuesday, Dec. 11 regarding the accuracy of the Nov. 13 meeting minutes on an executive session. Stickney did not attend the session, which was called to discuss the employment of officials, appointees or employees. No action was taken following the session. “Obviously there […]
Posted inCommunity, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Schools & Education
Lego competition sends students into orbit
AUGUSTA — Teams from Farmington and Kennebunk took home the top awards in the state robotics championship Saturday. Joel Pike from Jay received the volunteer award. Forty-four teams participated in the Maine FIRST Lego League State Championship at the Augusta Civic Center. In FIRST Lego League, students ages 9 through 14 design, build and program Lego […]
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser, Schools & Education, Sports
Tradition of winning for athletes, coaches
JAY — Recently, Spruce Mountain Middle School Field Hockey Team won The Capital Area League Championship. After finishing the regular season undefeated, they walked away from the playoff game with a 4-1 win over a tough team from Gardiner. “This team not only was successful in the win and loss columns, it was successful in […]
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Cross-classroom collaboration at Foster CTE
FARMINGTON — The pre-engineering and robotics classes at Foster Career and Technical Education Center on Mt. Blue Campus was a hub of activity Thursday, Dec. 6. The activity was not due to anything out of the ordinary. There were no traditional lessons being taught and no tests being given. Using high-tech equipment students manipulated reality, […]
Posted inSchools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Cross-classroom collaboration at Foster CTE
FARMINGTON — The pre-engineering and robotics classes at Foster Career and Technical Education Center on Mt. Blue Campus was a hub of activity Thursday, Dec. 6. The activity was not due to anything out of the ordinary. There were no traditional lessons being taught and no tests being given. Using high-tech equipment students manipulated reality, […]
Posted inSchools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Confidentiality concerns raised by school board member
FARMINGTON – Regional School Unit 9 Director Craig Stickney of Chesterville has raised concerns that his confidentiality has been breached in a Freedom of Access Act request made by a citizen. On Nov. 7, Scott Gray of Chesterville requested copies of emails RSU 9 Chairman Cherieann Harrison sent to Stickney between Oct. 1 and Nov. […]
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Boys’ basketball: Mt. Blue wins season opener against Skowhegan
by Travis Lazarczyk Morning Sentinel SKOWHEGAN — If you heard the celebration coming from the Mt. Blue boys basketball locker room after Friday’s 57-54 victory at Skowhegan, you would’ve thought the Cougars had just won a playoff game. But when you’re coming off a 1-17 season, a win in the season opener is a big deal. […]
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21st Century gives kids after-school choice
REGION — A popular after-school program has provided learning and enrichment opportunities for students in Farmington and Wilton for more than three years. The program, 21st Century Kids of F.R.A.N.K.L.I.N., is offered to children in kindergarten through fifth grade enrolled at Cascade Brook School, W.G. Mallett School, Academy Hill School, and G.D. Cushing School. F.R.A.N.K.L.I.N., […]