Hight Family of Dealerships honors local heroes with community appreciation BBQs
Events at Hight Chevrolet GMC and Hight Ford celebrate first responders with meals, donations, and community partnerships.
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Not much movement in Varsity Maine field hockey poll
Skowhegan’s rise from third to second is the most significant change as top-10 teams remain alive in the postseason.
Fourth-quarter goal propels Mt. Blue field hockey past Brewer
Kali Judkins scores off a penalty corner, sending the Cougars to the Class A North semifinals.
Varsity Maine football honor roll for Week 8
Standout performers from last week.
Here are 10 field hockey players we expect to make a postseason impact
A mix of forwards, midfielders and backs could play key roles in helping their teams to deep tournament runs.
Top 5 hold strong in Varsity Maine field hockey poll
Cheverus takes No. 1 ranking into postseason.
High schools Tuesday: Skowhegan girls soccer shuts out Hampden
McKaela McLaughlin lifts the River Hawks to their 12th win of the season.
Franklin County supports study of regional jail with Androscoggin, Oxford counties
The 5-0 vote calls for the counties to hire a consultant to see if a regional corrections facility makes sense.
13 Maine Halloween happenings to get you in the spirit
There are haunted house attractions, cemetery tours, scary movies and family-friendly fun all over the state, from Lebanon to Rockland or Kittery to Farmington.
Cross country teams focusing on staying in peak form
With championship races ongoing, teams and athletes are looking to be at their best this month.
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news from surrounding communities
Northern Franklin County prepares to feed those facing a potential loss of SNAP benefits
From a newly built food pantry at Mt. Abram High School in Salem Township to food drives, individuals and organizations are responding to help their neighbors.
Here are 11 boys soccer players we expect to make an impact in the postseason
Several players hope to lead the charge for their teams toward state championship glory.
Bigfoot enthusiasts talk legends and close encounters at festival in Eustis
The 2-day festival celebrating Bigfoot kicked off Saturday with expert speakers, vendors and more.
Late push gives Winthrop football win over Mt. Blue
Ross Fichthorn’s fourth-quarter touchdown is the difference as the Ramblers beat the Cougars in a Class B/D crossover.
New gauge to help monitor Wilson Lake levels more accurately
An engineering student will install a new, more precise water-level gauge at Wilson Stream Dam next summer as part of his master’s thesis, providing long-term benefits for Wilton and local lake monitoring.
Two dogs die in Kingfield house fire; home destroyed
The Monday morning blaze on West Kingfield Road started around a woodstove, the fire chief said.
Maine’s Bigfoot Festival comes Oct. 18-19 to Eustis
Expert speakers, a Bigfoot calling contest and a quick draw camera game highlight the two-day event.
Hall-Dale boys soccer tops Mt. Abram in C South clash
Reid Parlin scores two goals to lead the Bulldogs to their sixth win of the season.
These are Maine’s most endangered historic places of 2025
Maine Preservation’s annual list includes a Civil War-era former governor’s home damaged by fire in 2024 and a remnant of a Franklin County fairground.
Farmington’s Jon Bubier dies 2 months after explosion
He was the second victim of the blast. As soon as Bubier’s daughter announced the death, comments of support, love and condolences poured in.
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