The story of the church bells serenading Farmington

Staff writer Kay Neufeld digs into history, importance and beauty of church bells at Henderson Memorial Baptist Church in downtown Farmington. Most prominent on her mind: “Does everyone appreciate the bells as much as I do? Or is it merely background noise for people who have lived here far longer than I?”

RSU 9 kindergarten teacher is county’s Teacher of the Year

Stacey Augustine, who has worked with Regional School Unit 9 for 20 years, said she is honored to be selected as the Department of Education’s Franklin County Teacher of the Year and is happy to see how proud her son is.

Five vying for two seats on Wilton Select Board

Leading up to the Tuesday, June 14, election, the five candidates running for two seats on the Wilton Select Board answered a series of questions for the Franklin Journal about their candidacies, agendas and experiences.

DOE waives RSU 9’s last day of school

Regional School Unit 9 administration announced the last school day for students will remain as Friday, June 17, following an impromptu districtwide school day cancellation.

Getting in the summer swing of things

UMaine System Chancellor Malloy to meet with legislators

Malloy will be virtually meeting with all thirteen members of the Maine Legislature’s Education and Cultural Affairs committee. An agenda on what will be discussed has not yet been set.

Farmington’s first Sandy River Music Festival puts on a show

Lovers of music, dancing and camping gathered for a new two-day festival at Farmington’s Narrow Gauge Cinema last weekend.

UMaine System Chancellor Dannel Malloy to meet with legislators

The June 16 online meeting will be with all 13 members of the Education and Cultural Affairs Committee.

Chesterville home added to National Register of Historic Places

Anstiss Morrill, the current homeowner, said she is excited that the National Register is “preserving the history” of the home first built in 1810 by her great, great, great grandfather, David.

The impact of faculty cuts ripple across UMF’s campus and into homes

After setting down roots – fresh and longstanding – the question is: will the professors cut from University of Maine at Farmington’s humanities and social sciences programs leave the area?