The Maine State School Board has never gone against the recommendations of its Capital School Construction division about funding school construction projects. The state has not funded a community-based elementary school in more than 20 years.
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Rumford-based school board settles on spaces for middle school students
Regional School Unit 10 directors move to use Rumford, Mexico buildings for fifth, sixth grades.
New York woman indicted on cocaine trafficking, reckless conduct, other charges from Wilton incident
Tasia R. Jackson was indicted Wednesday on charges of aggravated trafficking in schedule drugs, reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon, driving to endanger, eluding an officer and refusing to submit to arrest.
Dixfield high school student allowed to return to class after 10-day suspension
The Regional School Unit 56 directors held an executive session with the student and his mother.
Franklin County sets public hearing on nearly $3 million unorganized territory budget
Commissioners also approved a three-year contract with a New York company for recording software for the Registry of Deeds at a cost of $43,200 each year.
Electrical short sparks outside fire in Wilton
Firefighters were able to stop the flames from reaching dwellings.
New Vineyard Select Board looking into updating town maps
Selectmen approve the contract of Plumbing Inspector Dan Gilbert.
Farmington board OKs policy for properties with delinquent taxes, utility balances
Farmington selectmen approve a policy that will help collect delinquent tax or utility payments.
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Essentials FARMINGTON — The Essentials Closet ministry at Old South Church in Farmington offers personal care products free of charge to people in the greater Farmington area who are having trouble making ends meet. The Essentials Closet is usually open the second Monday of the month from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., and the fourth […]
First grade students thank veterans
LIVERMORE — Students in Donna Landry’s first grade class at Spruce Mountain Primary School recently wrote thank you letters to veterans, which are shared below. Dear Veteran, Thank you for saving our country. Your friend, Leland Dear Veteran, Thank you for saving the USA. You are strong. Your friend, Mercedes Dear Veteran, Thank you for […]