Photos for Year in Review Part I

Christmas dinner volunteers

RSU 9 board sees change under new Chair Carol Coles

Across the country, school board meetings where fights over COVID-19 safety policies and "critical race theory" manifest are under the spotlight in a way they've never been before. With a focus on positivity, transparency and listening, Board Chair Carol Coles feels the RSU 9 Board of Directors has managed to prevent tensions from boiling over.

RSU 9 launches ‘staff members of the month’ award

The first recipients of the Mt. Blue school district's "Staff Members of the Month" awards are Amy Eustis and Katie Fournier.

First graders become world travelers

RSU 73 survey points out barriers to adult education

A collaboration between Western Maine Community Action and Spruce Mountain Adult and Community Education is working to expand childcare in greater Franklin County, making it easier for adults to work full-time or expand their education.

Farmington feels impact of nationwide supply-chain issues

Local businesses in downtown Farmington, such as the bookshop, music store, etc. report difficulties and the many workarounds they've used to keep shelves stocked amid nationwide supply-chain issues.

Livermore woman presented Boston Post Cane

Joan Lauzier is the town's oldest resident at 96 years young.

More letters to Santa

Wilton teen wins national titles, nominated for ‘Teen of the Year’

Valerianne Hinkley of Wilton has been doing pageants since high school, when she decided to take a stand against bullying.