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Coburn Gore border station expansion won’t hurt environment, study finds

by Donna M. Perry March 17, 2026March 17, 2026

The U.S. General Services Administration found no significant adverse impact for the $95 million expansion project in northern Franklin County.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Victim of Carrabassett Valley shooting remembered as kind, dedicated and creative

by Donna M. Perry and Quentin Blais March 13, 2026March 13, 2026

Meanwhile, some residents of the small ski resort town are struggling to come to grips with the news of Makayla DeSantis’ fatal shooting.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Carrabassett Valley man charged with murder to be held without bail

by Donna M. Perry March 11, 2026March 11, 2026

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.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Carrabassett Valley man charged with murder in death of Connecticut woman

by Morgan Womack March 10, 2026March 11, 2026

Austin Doucette, 24, is accused of killing his partner, Makayla DeSantis, 23. He is being held without bail at the Franklin County Jail.

Local & State

Carrabassett Valley shooting: State police launch investigation

by Donna M. Perry March 9, 2026March 10, 2026

The Maine State Police confirmed they are investigating an incident in Carrabassett Valley on Sunday night.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Government dismisses gun, threatening case against Rangeley’s Lucas Sirois

by Donna M. Perry February 12, 2026February 23, 2026

Sirois, 45, was arrested in Farmington in October after he was accused of retrieving firearms and making threats against law enforcement while out on bail.

Sports

Mainer Sam Morse finishes 23rd in super-G at Olympics; teammate takes silver

by Staff and news service report February 11, 2026February 11, 2026

The Carrabassett Valley native completes his run in 1:27.12, nearly 2 seconds behind gold medal winner Franjo von Allmen of Switzerland, while Ryan Cochran-Siegle earns second silver.