FARMINGTON — Second-graders started out running a few laps around the W.G. Mallett School playground and field Wednesday morning before slowing to a walk to raise money to create a walking path. The sun was shining brightly as they ran, jogged or walked and collected a colored tally stick for each lap they completed. The […]
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Volunteers play important roles in RSU 9 schools
FARMINGTON — Volunteer Hailey Jarvis chased first-grader Ruby Alexis in a game of tag Thursday during recess at the Mallett School. In Emily Schanck’s kindergarten class, volunteer Allicia Hilton worked with students Isaac Reynolds, Bowen Lawless and Irelynn Kangas. Jarvis and Hilton are sophomores at the University of Maine at Farmington who participate in the […]
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Margaret Knapp Heath
1923 – 2016 INDUSTRY — Margaret Knapp Heath, 93, of Industry passed away at her home on Clearwater Lake on Tuesday, April 5. She was born on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, 1923, in Farmington, the daughter of Ethel Donahue Knapp and Merton Earl Knapp of Farmington. Education was an important part of Margaret’s life. She […]
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Enthusiastic crowds line Farmington streets for parade
FARMINGTON — The crowds in Farmington on Saturday were excited for the Farmington Rotary Fourth of July parade, and so was Rotary President Martha Wing. “It’s gone great,” said Wing, who added that organizing the event as the new Rotary president was challenging but fun. “I had lots of help.” This year’s parade theme was “Children,” and […]
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Farmington second-graders share knowledge of sea creatures
FARMINGTON — Second-grader Allison Casavant picked up a sea scallop Wednesday and the creature slightly opened its mouth and closed it fast. Casavant’s face lit up when the scallop did what she expected it to do. She warned students not to put their fingers in the shell, because it could close on them. Casavant was […]
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RSU 9 approves AmeriCorps grant application for Mallett School
FARMINGTON — The Regional School Unit 9 board gave W.G. Mallett School Principal Tracy Williams permission Tuesday night to submit an AmeriCorps grant application for a person to help at the Farmington school next year. The school serves prekindergarten through second-grade students in the Farmington area. If the grant is approved, the person would provide […]
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Farmington principal named Elementary School Principal of Year
FARMINGTON — Tracy Williams has a lot of fun in her job as principal of W.G. Mallett School. She enjoys the challenge each school day brings, students learning and growing, and she embraces teachers’ enthusiasm for the classroom. Williams, principal since 2005, was named Maine’s National Distinguished Principal of the Year for 2015 during a […]
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Community members, co-workers, school staff rally to help New Vineyard family
NEW VINEYARD — People are rallying around Chris Bourque and his son, Curtis, 6, who lost their belongings and home on New Vineyard Road to fire Tuesday night. Bourque’s mother, whom they had lived with, died about a month ago. Chris Bourque was not home at the time the fire was reported. His son and […]
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Many events planned for Chester Greenwood Day in Farmington
FARMINGTON — The 38th annual celebration of Farmington’s own Chester Greenwood will take place on Saturday, Dec. 6. The day, hosted by the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce, celebrates Dec. 4, 1858, the birthdate of the inventor of the earmuff and many other innovations. This year’s parade theme is “Holiday Movies.” The parade will begin […]