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 […]
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Forster building stair lift up for repairs
STRONG — Selectmen agreed Tuesday to move ahead with repairing the stair lift at the Forster Memorial Building, which houses town offices and the library. The motorized chair carries people to and from the ground floor to the basement-level dining room, kitchen and meeting rooms. Board of Selectmen Chairman Jim Burrill said he talked to […]
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Kingfield voters weigh RSU 58 withdrawal
KINGFIELD — Some residents at a public hearing on withdrawing from Regional School Unit 58 on Monday evening advocated a thoughtful consideration of the move. Residents will vote July 16 at Webster Hall on whether to continue the 22-step process. The ballot question also asks whether voters will allow selectmen to spend up to $20,000 […]
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Rangeley leadership team presents goals to school board
RANGELEY — Two members of the Rangeley Lakes Region School’s leadership task force presented a report to the school board Tuesday night on professional development for the instructional staff. Principal Charles Brown and Title 1 Coordinator Georgia Campbell made a PowerPoint presentation on six major goals: • Examine and realign grading practices. • Define guiding […]
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Rangeley superintendent explains new graduation requirements
RANGELEY — Regional School Unit 78 Superintendent Susan Pratt made a PowerPoint presentation for the board Monday night to illustrate some of the knottier features of the new proficiency-based diploma requirements. The state requires that after Jan. 1, 2018, high school students must demonstrate proficiency in state standards in English language arts, mathematics, social studies, […]
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Rangeley adopts 10-year energy efficiency plan for schools
RANGELEY — After electing officers and welcoming two new members at Tuesday’s meeting, the Regional School Unit 78 board took action on the Siemens energy efficiency plan and a new bid for repairs to the soccer field. The board unanimously voted Nancy Hilliard as chairwoman and Pam Ellis as vice chairwoman. New board member Colleen […]
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Rangeley school board approves senior class trip to Orlando
RANGELEY — The School Board on Tuesday unanimously approved the senior class trip to Orlando, Fla., in April. The seven students in the class, plus two chaperons, will leave April 2 and return April 6, missing 2½ days of classes. Senior adviser Kate Philbrick turned the presentation over to student board member Tala Ferguson, who […]