Kingfield Elementary School hosted a day of place-based learning last month, where students explored acorns, tree identification, and sustainable forestry.
Franklin Journal
Phillips-area school board discusses repair vs. rebuild
MSAD 58 board members analyze the facilities report, will decide how to go forward.
The Franklin Journal Year In Review: Part One
Here’s a review of what happened in 2024.
Farmington Select Board accepts holiday wreaths donation
The wreaths placed on Center Bridge and four poles in West Farmington that lack banners light up and are reusable.
Changing to fiscal year would benefit Farmington residents
Changing to a fiscal year would not cost residents, might save them money.
Farmington to fill area school director seat
Todd ‘Will’ Jones, who was elected in 2023, submitted his resignation Dec. 3.
Webster Library continues to evolve under librarian Julia Bouwsma’s vision
Webster Library, led by librarian Julia Bouwsma for nearly a decade, continues to evolve as a cornerstone of the Kingfield community, offering diverse programs, resources, and initiatives to meet the changing needs of its patrons.
Farmington board approves transfer of medical cannabis license
Farmington selectmen also announced there will be no board meeting on Dec. 24. The next meeting will be Jan. 14, 2025.
Farmington selectmen oppose paying for Franklin County river gauges
Franklin County Emergency Management Agency obtained a federal grant which requires a 25% local match to install gauges in the Sandy and Carrabassett rivers to monitor when water levels rise to assist with preparedness measures. Farmington selectmen asked why the county wasn’t providing the matching funds.
Aroma Joe’s buys former Gifford’s site in Farmington
Franchisee owners plan to present application at Jan. 13, 2025, Planning Board meeting.