An informational meeting with educational consultant Mark Eastman is set for May 18 in Avon.
MSAD 58
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Proposed MSAD 58 budget up nearly $350,000
Maine School Administrative District 58 directors have finished their review of a proposed $9.75 million budget for the 2019-20 fiscal year.
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SAD 58 board facing critical decisions
Enrollment is declining and costs are increasing for the four-town district.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Clarifications on snow atop Strong school
After concerns were raised about the amount of snow on the Strong Elementary School roof, district officials say no money in budget to remove snow but capital improvement funds can be used if necessary.
Posted inFranklin, Lewiston-Auburn
School board schedules special meeting for residents
STRONG — The SAD 58 school board has listened to community concerns and feedback on specific challenges to the future of the district and will hold a public meeting in February on its findings. School board members, parents, teachers, staff and residents of Avon, Phillips, Kingfield and Strong gathered this fall to discuss the impact […]
Posted inSports, The Franklin Journal
Mt. Abram’s Allen named Class C Player of the Year
SALEM TOWNSHIP — Mt. Abram High School varsity soccer player Evan Allen of Avon was named the boys Class C Player of the Year at the 45th annual Maine Soccer Coaches Awards in Bangor on Monday, Dec. 3. This is only the second time a Mt. Abram athlete has earned the distinction. In 1985, Bill […]
Posted inFranklin, Lewiston-Auburn
MSAD 58 schedules two public forums
PHILLIPS — The MSAD 58 board on Thursday announced two public forums for residents to share their ideas on the future of the district. The forums are scheduled from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, at the Phillips Elementary School and Thursday, Dec. 13, at the Strong Elementary School. Superintendent Susan Pratt addressed the […]
Posted inFranklin
SAD 58 lengthens school days to make up time
PHILLIPS — School Administration District 58 directors recently approved lengthening the school day one hour for two weeks this month to make up two storm days. The goal is to keep graduation on June 8, as scheduled on the school calendar. “All schools in MSAD 58 will run one hour longer each afternoon during the […]
Posted inFranklin
School bus hit three times on icy Kingfield road
KINGFIELD — Two drivers were injured when three vehicles slid on icy Route 142 on Thursday morning and struck a school bus carrying elementary school pupils, Franklin County Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. said. Erica Bracy, 39, of Freeman Township and Brian Leblanc, 32, of Salem Township were taken to local hospitals for treatment, Nichols said […]