FAYETTE — Monica Webb, second and third grade teacher at Fayette Central School created a fun writing prompt for students during the holiday season. The writing prompt was, “If Santa’s reindeer had COVID, what animal would you suggest take their place?” She taught students how to write letters to persuade people with an opinion. Persuasive […]

REGION — Job Corps is currently enrolling youth 16-24 years old, who are interested in learning career training in areas such as Automotive, Welding, Healthcare, Electrical, Culinary Arts, among others, through free training. Virtual and online learning options available. Earn HSD/HSE and driver’s license at the same time.  Housing and meals included at no cost. […]

FAYETTE — First grade teacher, Melissa Savage at Fayette Central School is hoping to spread a bit more kindness this holiday season. Mrs. Savage created a bulletin board at the beginning of December with an activity each day that is meant to help spread kindness. She believes December is the best month as “The idea […]

Mrs. Frey’s First Grade Class (Spruce Mt. Primary) Dear Santa, How are you? I have been good. I would like Minecraft legos. Love Liam B Dear Santa, How is Buddy? I been good. I want just my family. Love Logan H. P.S. I would want a forwelr. Dear Santa, How are you doing? I would […]

FARMINGTON — In the spirit of the holidays, student athletes in University of Maine at Farmington varsity sports programs have recently donated $400 to the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce Gerry Wiles Holiday Food Basket Drive. Donations were collected by the UMF Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), an NCAA organization that represents Division III student […]

Senior Highest Honors: Summer Chretien, Kaila Godbey, Courtney Hogan And Isaac Parker. High Honors: Christy Beaudoin, Alyssa Beaulieu, Owen Bryant, Madelyn Castonguay, William Fowler, Leah Gilbert, And Benjamin Wright. Honors: Jayden Achorn, Samuel Berrios, Emma Blaisdell, Bayleigh Buote, Ethan Castonguay, Morgan Couture, Matthew Fenlason, Quinlin Fournier, Evan Hamblin, Paris Howes, Samantha Hubbard, Jackson Jacques, Trent […]

BATON ROUGE, LA — Alex Chamberland of Winthrop, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Chamberland was initiated at MCPHS University. Chamberland is among approximately 25,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. […]

JAY — The Franklin County Retired Educators participated in the annual Day of Caring sponsored by the Maine Educational Association-Retired. Each year the local group chooses an area school to receive help. This year the school selected was Spruce Mountain Middle School. Three new staff members submitted lists for items needed in their classroom to […]

STATE — Adult learners from Franklin County who are returning to school for post-secondary education are eligible to apply for the Hugh and Elizabeth Montgomery Scholarship. Preference is given to students for whom a scholarship would make a significant difference in their ability to attend school. First-time applicants need not be enrolled in a degree-granting […]

FAYETTE — Fayette Central School (FCS) found a great place to put their new Buddy Bench. What is the Buddy Bench? The Buddy Bench is a simple idea to eliminate loneliness and foster friendship on the playground. Fayette resident Donald Simoneau remembers seeing a story on WCSH 6 about a kid who wanted a Buddy […]