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Festival season is back in Franklin County. Here are a few events you can plan for this summer.
From Rangeley to Farmington, these festivals will keep you entertained all summer long.
Veteran Maine game warden dies in Franklin County plane crash
Authorities confirm that pilot Joshua Tibbetts, 50, was alone in the Cessna 185 Skywagon when it crashed in Avon during a routine mission Tuesday morning.
High Peaks Alliance expands board, launches guided walks
High Peaks Alliance added three directors and announced a free summer-fall walk series.
Walrath Woods project expands river access near Farmington
High Peaks Alliance is working to raise the remaining money to conserve a 120-acre Sandy River property near Farmington for permanent public access.
High Peaks op-ed series to focus on access to outdoors in Farmington region
The High Peaks Alliance has launched a six-part op-ed series on life and land access in Western Maine.
Meet the 2025-26 Central Maine All-Region girls basketball team
Seven seniors, including the Miss Maine Basketball winner, highlight this list of the top players from the area.
Here’s a look at the Maine Class D girls basketball championship game
Penobscot Valley is aiming for a second straight state title, while Mt. Abram seeks its first Gold Ball since 2007.
Mt. Abram girls basketball’s quick turnaround leads to deep playoff run
In just three years, the Roadrunners have gone from the bottom of the standings to Class D South champions.
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How Maine’s many different high school baseball fields change the game
From short porches to deep gaps to massive foul territory, the specificities of each park can alter how coaches and players approach the sport.
UMF Summer Daze Camp returns with time-travel theme
The Fitness and Recreation Center will offer its annual summer camp from June 15 to Aug. 7 for children entering grades 1-7.
High Peaks Alliance seeks volunteers for summer trail work
The volunteers will focus on erosion, drainage and long-term trail access in the High Peaks Region.
Bowdoin temporarily withdraws Kingfield campsite application
The college will reapply after 6 months to allow the town time to review its ordinances.
Fire at Chaos Coffee Cafe in Wilton ruled accidental
The fire on Sunday is believed to have started on the first floor in the rear of the building, sending one person to the hospital, authorities said.
Attendance at Farmington-area schools rebounds from pandemic
Students in RSU 9 are missing school at a lower rate since the spike of absenteeism during the pandemic years, but Superintendent Christian Elkington said family vacations during school days is concerning.
Mt. Blue voters send $46.2M school budget to referendum
About 40 people attended RSU 9’s annual budget meeting May 26, where all articles passed, including $3.7 million in additional local funds.
First summer watermelons arrive in western Maine
Watermelons have returned to grocery stores and roadside stands as residents prepare for another summer of picnics, hikes and cold slices in the heat.
Wilton state representative pleads guilty to violating Clean Election law
Hall was sentenced to 48 hours in jail to be served through an alternative sentencing program and 100 hours of community service.
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