Superintendent Laura Columbia addressed key district updates, including enrollment, air quality concerns at Phillips Elementary, and upcoming events.
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Franklin County Commissioners choose Richmond company to replace Madrid Township bridge
Commissioners accepted Wyman & Simpson Inc.’s bid of more than $1 million to replace the bridge in 60 days.
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Mystery Photo for March 2, 2025
Correctly guess where this photo was taken and you could win a $25 Hannaford Supermarket gift card.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Kingfield discusses sewer commitment, meeting protocol
In its Feb. 18 meeting, the Kingfield Select Board approved a supplemental sewer commitment to address billing errors, updated its protocol to skip meetings without agenda items, and began planning for upcoming wastewater rate discussions.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Recovery services program expands substance use support in Franklin County
Sweetser’s OPTIONS Program, led by recovery coach Emmanuel “Manny” Reis in Franklin County, provides harm reduction, peer support and connections to treatment and recovery services for people affected by substance use.
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Farmington-based alliance to host social at Sugarloaf
The social celebrates the alliance’s ongoing efforts to ensure recreational access to the High Peaks landscape.
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Franklin County hires programming and reentry coordinator from Wilton for a jail grant project
Two corrections officers were also hired to be paid out of a $1 million, to be dispersed over three years to address substance use and opioid use recovery, and recidivism.
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Mt. Abram High School lists 2nd quarter honors
Students were named to highest honors, high honors and honors.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Phillips-based school superintendent announces principals’ retirements, hiring plan
Laura Columbia said Tim Richards and Ronda Fournier and outlined the district’s plan for selecting their replacements.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Kingfield artwalk showcases local talent and live music
The Kingfield Friday Artwalk on Feb. 7 featured live music, local artists, and community engagement at the High Peaks Artisan Guild, with the next event set for March 7.