Shoreline and water quality improvements will benefit Wilson Lake, Varnum Pond, and the community for years to come.
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GreenLine bus adds more weekday trips linking Farmington to Lewiston
Starting Oct. 1, Western Maine Transportation Services will expand the GreenLine commuter bus to six weekday round trips, boosting connections from Franklin County to Lewiston-Auburn.
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Scottish troubadour Jim Malcolm to make Maine debut Oct. 4 in Farmington
The Old South Church Concert Series will host acclaimed singer-songwriter Jim Malcolm for his first Maine performance.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Mount Abram school district to vote on whether to close Day Mountain school in Strong
MSAD 58 will vote Oct. 16 on whether to close Day Mountain Regional Middle School and move grades 7-12 to Mount Abram, as Kingfield voters approved 145-35 to start a withdrawal study.
Posted inNews, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Farmington’s RSU 9 principals introduce new staff, programs
RSU 9 principals Keith Acedo and Carol Kiesman shared updates on new staff, summer programs, and full BARR implementation at the Sept. 9 board meeting.
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Farmington town manager updates on inspections and budget planning
Farmington Select Board heard updates Sept. 9 on safety reviews, a grant for a 311 system, community forums and budget challenges.
Posted inSchools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Mt. Blue district superintendent warns of staff shortages
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.
Posted inMaine, 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.
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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.