Mt. Abram Regional High School Principal Tim Richards advocates for alternative education, asks for approval of new greenhouse.
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Mt. Abram High School art teacher proposes exclusive NYC field trip for 5-10 talented students
Mt. Abram art teacher wants to take five to ten students to New York City to explore the art scene in 2025.
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Phillips-based school district supports hiring school resource officer
Franklin County Sheriff’s Office presents information on hiring and cost of an officer.
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Temple seeks public input on community resilience priorities Sept. 23 postponed
A new date will be announced for October.
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RSU 9 board highlights progress, welcomes student representatives
The RSU 9 board of directors introduced new student representatives, discussed district updates, and highlighted upcoming legislative sessions on school violence during their Sept. 10 meeting.
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Phillips-area schools in northern Franklin County go into lockdown; no evidence of threat found
Rumors of a threat circulated on Snapchat. The lockdown at four MSAD 58 schools lasted less than an hour, Franklin County Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. said.
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Photos: Sandy River Festival celebrates nature and community in Strong
The Sandy River Festival in Strong celebrated the region’s natural beauty and history Aug. 24 with a day of activities, music, and community engagement.
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Strong’s Sandy River Festival returns Aug. 24
STRONG — The Sandy River Festival, a celebration of the beauty and history of the river, is set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24. The festival, to be held along the banks of the Sandy River, will include activities, live music and food trucks. This year’s festival features author Bill Roorbach, who […]
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Butterfield is fourth brother to earn Eagle Scout rank
STRONG — Robert Butterfield IV became the fourth Butterfield brother to earn Eagle Scout status. All four were members of Troop 500 in Strong who led challenging service projects to improve their community. They are sons of Zeke and Sheila Butterfield. Robert Butterfield IV, 17, who will be a senior this fall at Mt. Abram […]
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Strong woman gets probation for illegal gun buy
The “straw” gun purchase was orchestrated by a Lewiston man who was sentenced last year to 10 years in federal prison, prosecutors say.