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Nearly 100 Maine Schools Now Implementing BARR Through Maine DOE Grants to Increase Academic Achievement, Engagement, and Student and Educator Wellbeing The Maine Department of Education (DOE) announced grants for 30 additional Maine schools to implement the Building Assets Reducing Risks (BARR) model to increase academic achievement, engagement, and student and staff wellbeing. These new … Continue reading Media Release: Maine Expands Building Assets Reducing Risks (BARR) Model to 30 Add...

KINGFIELD - The upcoming budget was the subject of much of the MSAD 58 board meeting on Thursday, April 11. During public comment, Barbara Barnes of Phillips who has previously served on the board, shared concerns about the increasing tax burden, particularly on older citizens with fixed incomes. Barnes said that the average teacher salary

“Dancing with the feet is one thing; dancing with the heart is another.” - Anonymous STRONG - Our precious mother, Tina Janine Smith of Strong, left us to go dance with the angels on Friday, January 5, 2024, after a brief battle with Grade 4 Brain Cancer (Glioblastoma). She passed Peacefully at Androscoggin Hospice House

Weekly report from the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office for November 4 to November 10, 2023. All persons charged are innocent until proven guilty. 11/04/2023 0058hrs, Deputy Elmes responded to a report of a suicidal young adult on Park Street in Phillips. The person was transported to FMH for an evaluation. 11/04/2023 1109hrs, Deputy Gray investigated

FARMINGTON - The Franklin County Commissioners are tasked with providing essential services in the unorganized territories (UT) within the county. Historically these services are provided by the neighboring towns through a contract between the county and the municipality. In a meeting Thursday afternoon, the commissioners and the county administrator met with officials from several service

Weekly report from the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office for October 14 through October 20, 2023. All persons charged are innocent until proven guilty. 10/14/2023 0521hrs, Chief Lowell responded to a report of a car vs. moose accident on route 16 in Dallas Plt. Kristopher Woodward (47) of Rangeley was driving a 2014 Dodge Durango when

STRONG - The MSAD 58 School Board discussed the Future Planning Committee during their regular monthly meeting Thursday, September 21. The committee was not on the agenda. When Superintendent Laura Columbia addressed the board to extend an invitation from the Regional Education Collaborative of Northern Franklin County to see if a board member representing Kingfield

Students recognized come from Androscoggin, Franklin, Oxford counties.

KINGFIELD -- There are two open seats on the Kingfield Board of Selectman this year. Wade Browne, a selectman since 2012 and current vice chair, is running for re-election unopposed. Incumbent Polly MacMichael has been on the board since 2021. Her seat is being challenged by Kingfield resident Kim Jordan. Voting for Kingfield Selectmen and

All persons charged are considered innocent until proven guilty. 01/21/2023 0048hrs, Sgt. Bean responded to a report of a vehicle stuck in the complainant’s driveway on the Vienna Road in Chesterville. 1000hrs, Deputy Sholan assisted CVPD with the transport of a prisoner from Kennebec County SO jail to Franklin County Jail. 1116hrs, Sgt. Richards received […]