Polky, who has his own bumpy past, is charged with rebuilding the Greyhounds after hazing allegations shut down the program last fall.
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Overcrowded Franklin County Animal Shelter won’t take surrendered dogs
‘We are actually in the process of expanding our facility to accommodate the amount of animals we are presented with,’ a shelter representative said.
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Jay-area district’s vote to align with Trump order could roll back protections for transgender students
State repercussions are unclear at this time, but if approved through the board’s policy process, it opens the district up to potential litigation.
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Jay-based school board says district will recognize only 2 sexes
The Regional School Unit 73 board voted on the controversial Title IX policy affecting transgender students’ access to sports and private spaces.
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Girls Who Code is bridging the gender gap in STEM fields
The program is geared to knocking down obstacles that girls may face pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering or mathematics.
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Mason Labonte, Aubrey Mitchell named student representatives to Jay-based school board
The pair shared their reasons for serving on the Regional School Unit 73 directors.
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Androscoggin River, once a ‘national disgrace’, should be recognized for cleanup efforts, advocates say
Advocates propose reclassifying the water quality of the river from Rumford to Lisbon — a move they say could spark economic growth.
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Riley Small is active, enjoying her last year at Spruce Mountain High School
Riley Small, a senior at Spruce Mountain High School in Jay has participated in sports and other extracurricular activities.
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Digital literacy help expands to Franklin County libraries and beyond
The Greater Franklin Digital Literacy program is reaching more residents with walk-in tech support, helping users gain confidence with digital tools.
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Farmington homeschool co-op raises $1,600 for animal shelter
Root and Bloom Homeschool Co-op held a student-organized fundraiser, supply drive, and donation for Franklin County Animal Shelter.