CCHS Principal Carol Kiesman highlights literacy, attendance and community partnerships in an April 8 school board report.
Franklin Journal
MSAD 58 superintendent responds to budget, school closure concerns
Superintendent Laura Columbia addressed concerns over aging school facilities, budget constraints, and the future of Phillips and Strong Elementary schools during a recent community forum.
Farmington sewer rate to stay at current levels
Farmington sewer rates must be approved every year even if they remain the same.
Hundreds gather in Farmington for national ‘Hands Off!’ protest
Nearly 500 people lined Main Street in Farmington April 5 to join a national protest defending federal programs and democratic values.
Blue Crew FRC Team 6153 wins awards at New England Championship
Blue Crew Robotics earned two awards and ended its season ranked 66th.
Chamber’s Home & Leisure Showcase returning April 26 at Mt. Blue High School in Farmington
The showcase highlights members of Franklin County Chamber of Commerce.
UMF to host 12th annual Fiddlehead Festival on Saturday
The May 3 festival features local food, music, workshops and family activities.
Farmington board sets voting hours for RSU 9 budget referendum
Final budget figures for the 2025/2026 year were to have been decided at the April 8 Regional School Unit 9 board of directors meeting.
No time to stop on a brisk spring day
Two-year old Albion Sweet of Jay flitted from the slides across to the gazebo, back to the slides and onward to the merry-go-round all in the space of a few minutes on April 17 while at Bass Park in Wilton.
RSU 9 meeting includes petition calling for superintendent’s removal
At the April 8 RSU 9 board meeting, a resident presented a petition declaring no confidence in Superintendent Christian Elkington.