Superintendent Christian Elkington updated Regional School Unit 9 directors Sept. 9 on staffing, AI use, and youth cannabis risks.
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Students in Farmington are putting their phones away, creating ‘a different environment’
Regional School Unit 9’s new cellphone policy for Mt. Blue High School students has reduced Wi-Fi usage and is credited with creating a more positive environment.
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Farmington moves Nov. 4 vote to former Family Dollar store
The roof on the Farmington Community Center, where Farmington residents normally vote, is being replaced and will not be ready until late November.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, The Franklin Journal
37 housing units approved for Farmington behind Mt. Blue Plaza
‘Housing in Farmington, as you know, is a premium,’ board member Jeffrey Wright said.
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Dry year cuts into hay crops, leaving Maine farmers to adapt
Maine farmers and experts say the dry summer is part of a larger cycle that the agriculture industry must be ready for.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser, News, Schools & Education
New Principal Stacey Gilbert brings vision, care to Mallett School
Stepping in for retiring principal Tracy Williams, Gilbert says her priority is ensuring every child at W.G. Mallett School feels ‘safe, loved, and valued.’
Posted inLife & Culture, Things to Do
Oxford County Fair, Hollywood comes to Lewiston, the ’50s go to Greene and more | Get out!
Summer may be winding down but there are still plenty of things to do in the region.
Posted inLocal & State, The Franklin Journal
Maine Law, UMF leaders extend terms to 2028 to continue turnarounds
Maine Law’s Leigh Saufley and UMF’s Joseph McDonnell will delay retirement until 2028 to continue leading campus growth and stability.
Posted inNews, The Franklin Journal
Boys on Bikes program debuts at Kingfield Elementary School
A new after-school biking program helps 2nd-4th grade boys build fitness, confidence, and community.
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Franklin County jail has been overcrowded the past two months, sheriff says
Eleven inmates have been sent to Somerset County Jail in Madison at a cost of $90 per day for boarding.