Meanwhile, some residents of the small ski resort town are struggling to come to grips with the news of Makayla DeSantis’ fatal shooting.
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Carrabassett Valley man charged with murder to be held without bail
Austin J. Doucette, 24, is accused of shooting his girlfriend multiple times Sunday night and remains in custody at the Franklin County jail in Farmington.
Carrabassett Valley man charged with murder in death of Connecticut woman
Austin Doucette, 24, is accused of killing his partner, Makayla DeSantis, 23. He is being held without bail at the Franklin County Jail.
Carrabassett Valley shooting: State police launch investigation
The Maine State Police confirmed they are investigating an incident in Carrabassett Valley on Sunday night.
High Peaks summer intern to hit the trails running
A summer intern will join High Peaks Alliance to support trail work, outreach and community events across Franklin County.
Maine homeschoolers turn farms, forests into living classrooms
Across western and central Maine, homeschooled families and educators say learning rooted in nature, community and individualized instruction is helping students build confidence, independence and academic success.
High Peaks Alliance expands outreach, events and conservation efforts
The High Peaks Alliance announced upcoming community events, grant funding and ongoing conservation work across western Maine, highlighting opportunities for public involvement and land protection.
How to play it safe on snow days in Maine
With snowstorms expected to bring school closures, families can make the most of a snow day by knowing how to build better snowballs and snowmen, choosing the right sleds, and dressing properly for cold conditions.
Family loses farmhouse, attached barn to fire in New Portland
A person at the home on Hancock Pond Road on Thursday night initially reported a chimney fire and quickly called 911 back to say the fire spread into the walls of the house.
3 women who drowned in Flagstaff Lake were trapped under boat, report says
None of the 7 passengers on the boat were wearing life jackets but there were 8 flotation devices stored under seats at the bow of the boat, the report says.