The Grinch’s heart grew two sizes! Hight Dealerships stage epic double-Grinch parade takeover
Fun new traditions are making the holidays shine bright in Skowhegan and Farmington.
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Meet 10 central Maine wrestlers to watch in 2025-26
Several returning contenders are ready to top the podium again this winter.
Here are 5 central Maine wrestling teams to watch in 2025-26
Mt. Blue looks to remain strong in Class A North, and Mount View tries to build off the best season in program history.
Franklin County to review legal opinion on budget authority
Franklin County commissioners and the Budget Advisory Committee are at odds over whether eliminated line items can be restored after legal counsel determined the committee’s adopted budget is final.
State champ tops first Varsity Maine boys basketball poll of 2025-26
Windham garners seven of nine first-place votes.
Maine large-school boys basketball ready to go back to the future
Especially at the Class A and B levels, this season’s boys hoops configuration is very similar to 10 years ago, and many coaches applaud the changes.
Meet 15 central Maine boys basketball players to watch in 2025-26
From Farmington to Gardiner to Jackman, the region boasts standout players from all five classes.
Public interest payphones a critical safety link in Maine
Public interest payphones in Maine continue to provide a crucial and free, yet aging, connection for people who need a dependable way to call for help.
Farmington skatepark on its way toward revamp with new round of federal funding
The Select Board approved funding to rebuild the Dragon’s Nest at Hippach Field with $110,000 in federal support.
Looking for a Christmas tree? Try these Franklin County small businesses.
These Franklin County tree farms and nurseries will help you find the perfect Christmas tree to bring home for the holidays.
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news from surrounding communities
Voter-approved trail grants add to access across Maine: ‘Go outside and play’
The first round of the Maine Trails Program funds 44 projects across the state, including ones in Augusta, Rangeley, Strong and Waterville.
Western Maine food pantries expand support as winter approaches
Food pantries across Franklin County are offering expanded hours, free meals and low-barrier access to help residents meet rising food needs.
Small Maine ski areas beat the odds as they struggle for survival
Community ski mountains and their supporters stress the importance of keeping outdoor recreation available to all residents.
From a Maine turkey farm to Thanksgiving tables
Pine Tree Poultry in New Sharon has raised turkeys for the past decade.
Preparing home-cooked meals can be expensive. Here are some ways to save.
Whether it is due to the cost of goods or inability to access benefits, food insecurity is a reality of life for many.
What to know about Green Wednesday’s preholiday bump for Maine cannabis
Green Wednesday, the day before Thanksgiving, has become a reliable preholiday sales boost for Maine’s recreational cannabis market.
Sugarloaf to open for 75th anniversary season Friday
The Carrabassett Valley resort will offer a commemorative 75th anniversary face buff to the first 75 guests in line Friday.
Rural Maine libraries fear loss of services if new standards are approved
A proposal would require libraries to expand hours and pay their directors to bring them into compliance and maintain certain services. Many small libraries with all-volunteer staffs say that’s impossible.
Farmington veteran recalls role as ball turret gunner in World War II
Wallace Goldfarb, 102, was one of the few who survived as ball turret gunners, flying 34 combat missions over France and Germany in one of the most dangerous duty assignments during the war.
From classroom to campfire: Community support sends Franklin County students into the backcountry
Local sponsors covered lodging costs so Stratton, Spruce Mountain and Mt. Abram students could experience overnight outdoor trips at Maine Huts & Trails’ backcountry lodges.
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