About two dozen residents attended an open forum at the Paris Fire Station Monday.
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Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal, The Rangeley Highlander
Franklin County to review legal opinion on budget authority
Franklin County commissioners and the Budget Advisory Committee are at odds over whether eliminated line items can be restored after legal counsel determined the committee’s adopted budget is final.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education, The Bethel Citizen
Telstar schools have fewer economically disadvantaged students, district says
Still, more than half of SAD 44 students qualify as disadvantaged, entitling the school district to Title I services and certain grants.
Posted inNews, Schools & Education, The Bethel Citizen
Absenteeism is down in Bethel area schools but still a challenge for district
Chronically absent students dipped below 20% as of Dec. 3, Superintendent Mark Kenney said.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Mt. Blue school board director Griffin Mayhew of Wilton dies
Superintendent Christian E. Elkington praised Mayhew as ‘deeply dedicated’ and ‘an exemplary young man.’
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser, News
Jay recycling pickup returns to two days a week Dec. 17
The Select Board is reviewing bids for the curbside collection contract, with Riverside Disposal’s proposal headed to voters next spring.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser, News
Santa brings holiday cheer to Jay Niles Memorial Library
Families enjoyed a festive drop-in meet and greet with Santa and Mrs. Claus on Dec. 6 at the Jay Niles Memorial Library, complete with stories, cookies, crafts, and a visit from Hank the rein-dog from Love on a Leash.
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Blessing Box offers help at Bean’s Corner Baptist Church in Jay
A community-supported Blessing Box Cupboard at Bean’s Corner Baptist Church in Jay provides free pantry staples for anyone who needs them.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News
Jay to draft retroactive moratorium on rents at mobile home parks
Jay’s Select Board voted Monday to draft a moratorium on mobile home park rent increases, retroactive to the meeting date and subject to voter approval in April.
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Architect projects new Oxford Hills Middle School to open fall of 2029
Harriman Associates says the project will be fully completed by fall of 2030 and advised the district to hire a construction consultant to protect its interests.