Students at W.G. Mallett School collected and walked more than 800 nonperishable donations to St. Joseph Nutrition Center as part of the long-running Helping Hands program.
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Chester Greenwood Day brings crowds to Farmington for winter celebration
Huge crowds gathered in Farmington for the 49th annual Chester Greenwood Day, featuring a new tree lighting tradition, a lively parade and award-winning floats.
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Farmington skatepark on its way toward revamp with new round of federal funding
The Select Board approved funding to rebuild the Dragon’s Nest at Hippach Field with $110,000 in federal support.
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Western Maine food pantries expand support as winter approaches
Food pantries across Franklin County are offering expanded hours, free meals and low-barrier access to help residents meet rising food needs.
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Mt. Blue School Nutrition Program to get federal review
Regional School Unit 9’s School Nutrition Program will be examined as part of the regular oversight cycle and must submit a plan to reduce an excess food service fund balance.
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Research on cellphone use in classes mirrors positive outcomes at Mt. Blue
A growing body of research shows that removing phones from classrooms improves student focus, behavior and academic performance.
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UMF counseling director earns distinguished service award
Program Director Lisa-Ann Henry received the Maine Mental Health Counselors Association’s Distinguished Service Award for her work in the psychology profession.
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Mt. Blue board hears public support for principal criticized over ICE costume
Residents delivered sharply conflicting testimony after a photo of Mt. Blue Middle School Principal James Black dressed as an ICE agent for Halloween ignited community controversy.
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Board games and earmuffs: Chester Greenwood Day set for Dec. 6
Farmington celebrates its 49th annual Chester Greenwood Day on Dec. 6 with a themed parade, tree lighting, crafts, carriage rides and a chilly dip in Clearwater Lake.
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What to know about Green Wednesday’s preholiday bump for Maine cannabis
Green Wednesday, the day before Thanksgiving, has become a reliable preholiday sales boost for Maine’s recreational cannabis market.