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Aiyla, 5, and her father, who did not give their last names, pose Wednesday on the first day of classes at Cape Cod Hill School in New Sharon. Principal Carol Kiesman said she focuses on the students the first day of school. Rebecca Richard/Franklin Journal
Superintendent Christian Elkington and Assistant Superintendent Monique Poulin stand Wednesday at Cape Cod Hill School in New Sharon on the first day of classes. Carol Kiesman said she focuses on the students the first day of school. Rebecca Richard/Franklin Journal
Second grader Hayden, who did not give her last name, arrives Wednesday for the first day of classes at Cape Cod Hill School in New Sharon. Carol Kiesman said she focuses on the students the first day of school. Rebecca Richard/Franklin Journal

Rebecca Richard is a reporter for the Franklin Journal. She graduated from the University of Maine after studying literature and writing. She is a small business owner, wife of 32 years and mom of eight...

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