Days before she was killed in Skowhegan, woman reported boyfriend to police
Dane Burke, accused of killing Nichole Jackson, had faced domestic violence charges in Ohio, but the case was dismissed.
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Franklin County creates $20,000 fund to help residents with food insecurity
Food pantries and other groups in the county can apply for funding to help them in their missions of feeding the hungry.
Meet the 2026 Central Maine All-Region boys tennis team
Several area players made noise in the state singles tournament.
Meet the 2026 Central Maine All-Region girls lacrosse team
Maranacook/Winthrop and Messalonskee lead the list of the area’s top players.
Mt. Blue Garden Club awards $1,500 in grants
Projects at Cape Cod Hill Community School, Work First and the UMF Campus & Community Garden will be funded through the community grants.
Farmington makes change for penny shortage
The Select Board approved a policy to round town transactions up to the next nickel when pennies are no longer available.
Meet the Varsity Maine Girls Game of the Year finalists
These 2025-26 standout contests featured extra time, late-game heroics and a little controversy.
Festivals, special events in central Maine and beyond you won’t want miss
Skowhegan Log Days, Moxie Festival, Maine International Film Festival, The Kneading Conference, Kennebec Brewfest, among the events planned this summer.
Farmington schools adopt 10-year technology plan with focus on security, AI
RSU 9 unanimously approved a technology plan emphasizing cybersecurity, device planning, AI support for teachers and more coordinated district communication.
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Wilson Lake group sets July 19 annual meeting in Wilton
Friends of Wilson Lake will gather July 19 in Wilton with updates on water quality, boat inspections, loon monitoring and watershed work.
A western Maine guide to farm stands and shops
Places to buy fresh produce, meats and dairy abound in western Maine.
2 cats die in Kingfield vet clinic fire
Firefighters from 8 area towns responded Tuesday afternoon to help fight the fire at Carrabassett Veterinary Services.
Carrabassett Valley housing development receives $1M grant
The grant will be used to develop 12-14 workforce housing units near Sugarloaf Mountain.
Mt. Blue schools formalize bell-to-bell phone restrictions
RSU 9 directors adopted a detailed cellphone policy requiring students to keep connected personal devices off and stored throughout the school day, with limited exceptions.
Kingfield to hold special town meeting July 13
Residents will be asked to decide on a moratorium ordinance and a sewer line easement.
Here are some cooling centers in the Rangeley region
Kingfield, Eustis and Strong all have designated cooling centers for those looking to get out of the heat this weekend.
New Sharon school eyes new program to aid critical student needs
A proposed Cape Cod Hill Community School program would use $50,000 to help students and families with food, clothing, winter gear, emergency support and seasonal needs.
Grand Falls Hut, ATV trail near The Forks get Somerset County TIF dollars
Both expenditures are aimed at improving outdoor recreation infrastructure in remote parts of the county.
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