Over 100 attendees enjoyed Cape Cod Hill School’s recent Touch a Truck event, where children explored fire trucks, police cars, and construction vehicles while interacting with local volunteers.
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Farmington-based school district principals address new initiatives and challenges
At the Sept. 24 RSU 9 board meeting, principals highlighted new opportunities for students, recent improvements, and ongoing challenges, including substitute shortages and playground expansions.
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Franklin County apple producers see some issues, but apples are there to pick
Orchards in Farmington and New Sharon are open for picking.
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Photos: Cape Cod Hill School welcomes students
Cape Cod Hill School welcomes students to first day of school Aug. 28 in New Sharon.
Posted inFranklin, News, Schools & Education
Farmington area superintendent updates school directors on water leak, facility repairs
Superintendent Christian Elkington discussed ongoing efforts to address a significant leak in the fire suppression system at Mt. Blue Middle School, which has resulted in air quality concerns and potential costly repairs.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
New Sharon bridge replacement to begin Tuesday
Selectmen sent residents of three roads a letter telling them that Bullens Mills Bridge on Crystal Vale Road is expected to be closed until Dec. 31.
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Photos: Students, staff return for classes in New Sharon
The first day back to school went smoothly Wednesday.
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Bugs, hallucinations, dark thoughts: New Sharon man talks about being lost for 4 days
Michael Altmaier’s rescue highlights the increasingly important role played by Maine’s search and rescue teams as more people seek the outdoors and officials deal with Silver Alerts.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, The Franklin Journal
New Sharon voters approve loan to replace Bullens Mill Bridge
Residents appropriated $19,402 for to the New Sharon Water District fire protection service.
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New Sharon residents to vote on loan for bridge replacement, money for Water District
The primary structure of the Bullen’s bridge is in “serious condition” and the substructure is in “fair condiction,” according an 2022 inspection by the MDOT.