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Robin Crockett hired as new principal at Spruce Mountain Elementary School
1+ hour, 10+ min ago (1064+ words) By Bob Neal of The Maine Monitor RSU 73 adopted new dress code standards Thursday, now requiring every student’s “upper body must be fully covered” by clothing. JAY — With a week to spare before school begins, the Regional School Unit 73 Board…...
Kingfield withdrawal from MSAD 58 advancing to a November vote
1+ hour, 12+ min ago (1048+ words) By Ben Hanstein of The Maine Monitor Short-term budget planning has been complicated by Strong and Phillips also planning to withdraw from the district, but all are not on the same timeline. KINGFIELD — An informational hearing on Kingfield’s withdrawal plan…...
Commissioner Carlton named Maine County Official of August
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (178+ words) Robert Carlton has been selected Maine County Official of August in honor of his community service by Spirit of America Foundation’s Maine Chapter. Robert Carlton has served four years as a Commissioner of Franklin County, including some time as Commission…...
Pets of the Week: Lilac and Spalding
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (120+ words) FARMINGTON — Pets of the Week is a regular column highlighting pets available for adoption at the Franklin County Animal Shelter. Spalding is a 5 year old male American Pitbull mix. He is full of energy – he was named after the basketball…...
Maine Library Commission supports paid director requirement, drops municipal funding proposal
1+ week, 2+ day ago (1550+ words) By Judith Meyer of The Maine Monitor Members adopted new eligibility rules for public libraries, including a change that could have left five communities without access to state services. AUGUSTA — The Maine Library Commission voted Wednesday to require libraries to…...
The Outside Story ~ How Milkweed Tussock Moths Evade Predators
1+ week, 2+ day ago (750+ words) Daily Bulldog The black and orange stripes catch my eye as I swing the scythe through dew-laden grass. My eyes typically follow the tip of the 28-inch blade as I mow, trying to keep it level with the ground, but…...
Farmington Food Co-op awarded $15,000 grant to expand bulk foods and sustainable shopping options
1+ week, 3+ day ago (200+ words) FARMINGTON — The Farmington Food Co-op has been awarded a $15,000 grant from the Greater Franklin Development Council’s Community Investment Fund to expand its fill-your-own bulk foods program and invest in staff training, helping the co-op offer more affordable, sustainable shopping options…...
Investigation underway after two people found deceased in Rumford
1+ week, 4+ day ago (139+ words) Daily Bulldog RUMFORD — On Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at approximately 8:53 am, members of the Rumford Police Department responded to a residence on Franklin Street for a well-being check. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male and an adult female deceased inside the…...
Farmington mobile home park residents launch citizen’s initiative
1+ week, 4+ day ago (381+ words) FARMINGTON — Farmington residents who own a manufactured home but pay lot rent to a park owner have organized to win rent stabilization through a citizen’s initiative. The petition effort kicked off after the Select Board took no action when approached…...
Vienna Union Hall Association presents The Porch Party Mamas, August 28th
1+ week, 5+ day ago (105+ words) VIENNA — Vienna Union Hall Association presents The Porch Party Mamas, Friday August 28 at 7:00PM “Three voices, a porch full of instruments, and songs that make you laugh and cry.” The Porch Party Mamas are celebrating 20 years of performing. Boston’s Porch Party…...