STRONG — Young people are spending more time in front of the computer, television and other entertainment media and less time learning about their environment, RSU 58 directors were told Thursday night. Directors, who met at the Strong Elementary School, learned about opportunities for students to learn about wildlife, to master survival skills and to […]
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More money sought for winter roads in Strong
STRONG — Selectmen have scheduled a special town meeting this month to ask for $25,000 more for winter road maintenance. At its Tuesday night meeting, the board voted to have a 6 p.m. meeting Monday, Dec. 29, to approve funds to pay for unexpected costs related to bad weather, including overtime for employees. The early […]
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Strong School honor roll
STRONG — The following students were named to the Strong School trimester one honor roll. Grade five High honors: Emily Goss, Emily Kidd, Emily Marden, Christopher Rackliffe, Jaelyn Robison, Brynna Zelie. Honors: Ian Allen, Kody Chapman, Kolby Dexter, Ryan Kane, Martin Kelley, Adam Luce, Kyle Presby, Edilia Stinchfield. Honorable mention: Nathaniel Clement, Jessica Jansky, Brenden […]
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Strong man accused of lying to police in Phillips
PHILLIPS — A Strong man was accused Tuesday of repeatedly telling Franklin County sheriff’s deputies that a woman they were trying to arrest on warrants was not at the residence. Deputy Kevin Hartley arrested Joshua Rollins, 33, on Tuesday on a misdemeanor charge of hindering apprehension, Lt. David St. Laurent said. Hartley was trying to […]
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Healthy Community Coalition releases public flu shot schedule
FARMINGTON — The Healthy Community Coalition of Greater Franklin County has released its flu shot schedule. Staff will be available to administer the influenza vaccine (seasonal flu shot) to individuals 18 years old and older at numerous sites throughout the community. The schedule is as follows: Thursday, Dec. 11: Weld Town Office from 11 a.m. […]
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SAD 58 moving forward with pre-kindergarten program
PHILLIPS — A Regional School Unit 58 pre-kindergarten program could start as early as September 2015, adding to the the expanding number of Maine school districts investing in early childhood education, officials said. In April, the RSU 58 school board prepared its 2014-15 budget, committing $30,000 to start preparations for pre-kindergarten classes in Phillips, Kingfield and Strong. […]
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Homemaker Extension groups announce programs
The Franklin County Homemaker Extension programs for the month of December follow. The public is more than welcome to attend any of the meetings or community service projects. The groups are in partnership with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension. Clearwater: Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. at Shorey Chapel for storytelling and holiday party. FMI: […]
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MSAD 52 to offer CNA class soon TURNER — MSAD 52 Adult Education currently has openings for its next CNA class starting early December. If you have been considering taking a step to change your future in the health care field, now is the time. The CNA course is designed to provide the experience and […]
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Six offices up for election in Strong
STRONG — Selectmen learned Tuesday there will be six openings for town offices in 2015. Selectmen Michael Carleton and Joan Reed, whose terms will expire in March 2015, will not seek re-election to three-year terms. Planning Board member Rodney Cook has announced his intentions to run for selectman. Town Clerk Betsey DuBois told selectmen Tuesday […]