Regional School Unit 9 Superintendent Christian Elkington and Principal James Black issued statements Thursday.
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Rebecca Richard is a reporter for the Franklin Journal. She graduated from the University of Maine after studying literature and writing. She is a small business owner, wife of 32 years and mom of eight children. Rebecca was born in Florida, but has been in Maine for over 10 years, and in New England since her teen years.
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Treat Memorial Library expands homeschool hub, hosts Halloween tea
Livermore Falls’ Treat Memorial Library enriches homeschool resources and invites families to a whimsical ‘Mr. Pumpkin’s Tea Party’ on Oct. 29.
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Halloween events set for Jay, Livermore Falls
Families in Jay, Livermore Falls and nearby communities can enjoy trunk-or-treats, tea parties and the annual Boo Bash this Halloween season.
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Chesterville adopts General Assistance ordinance
The Chesterville Select Board approved the 2025-26 General Assistance ordinance after a public hearing Oct. 16.
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Franklin County OKs $18K cleanup to keep pests out of courthouse tower
Commissioners approved using courthouse reserve funds for cleaning and quarterly monitoring to prevent birds and other wildlife from reentering the bell tower.
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New gauge to help monitor Wilson Lake levels more accurately
An engineering student will install a new, more precise water-level gauge at Wilson Stream Dam next summer as part of his master’s thesis, providing long-term benefits for Wilton and local lake monitoring.
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Medicare, Medicaid and food assistance face major changes for Maine residents
Maine DHHS says new federal law will raise costs, tighten rules and leave thousands at risk of losing health and food benefits.
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UMF program awarded $1.76M grant to support first-generation, low-income students
The five-year federal award strengthens support for first-generation, low-income and disabled students at UMF.
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UMF program awarded $1.76M grant to support first-generation, low-income students
The five-year federal award strengthens support for first-generation, low-income and disabled students at UMF.
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Spruce Mountain schools’ transgender sports policy debate still divides district
Some residents urged the RSU 73 board to rescind its policy that recognizes two sexes, warning of lawsuits and division, while others voiced support for the change.