Residents from the tri-town area met Jan. 8 with Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments to review vulnerability data and prioritize actions to reduce risks.
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Farmington to research replacement of tower truck
The Farmington Select Board authorized the fire chief to look into replacement and financing options for the aging Tower 3 fire apparatus.
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Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Farmington-based schools face special education budget pressures
The Regional School Unit 9 board of directors received updates from the superintendent during its Jan. 13 meeting.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Outdoors, Schools & Education, The Rangeley Highlander
WinterKids Winter Games growing across Maine
Community Regional Charter School in Cornville is taking part in the 9th annual Winter Games, as outdoor facilities add programs to the WinterKids event calendar in Franklin, Oxford, Somerset and Kennebec counties.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools & Education, The Rangeley Highlander
Amy Safford to bring Dead River Valley stories to Carrabassett Library
The event highlights local history, storytelling and community connection tied directly to western Maine’s landscape and past.
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Talk at West Paris Library to explore conversation amid conflict
A Jan. 31 workshop aims to help people converse through conflict to common ground.
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Oxford Hills teens guiding teachers on equity, inclusion
A student-led group from the Paris high school spoke Monday at Bates College about how they help create workshops for teachers and their peers on matters of diversity, acknowledgement and creating a safe learning environment.
Posted inCommunity, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Local & State, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal, The Rangeley Highlander
Jay woman’s 20 years of homeschooling built around family
Lisa Berry reflects on more than 2 decades of homeschooling in Maine, emphasizing family relationships, flexibility and long-term growth over rigid curriculum.
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Harrison Elementary kicks off 9th WinterKids Games
With kids from Harrison and Waterford now joined into one school it is the first time pre-K through second grade students from both towns will participate together.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Local & State, The Bethel Citizen
Brad Wight’s game cooler in Newry fills important role in disappearing niche
From hunters to highway kills, one western Maine man keeps game from going to waste.