Mt. Vernon – Centralmaine.com

Farmington-area kids’ handmade Christmas gifts come from the heart

From goat’s milk soap to yarn trees, the thoughtful gifts were going to family members for Christmas.

With a middle school cross-country team nearly 50 strong, he helps Readfield-area students define their own success.

Community members are urging the Regional School Unit 38 board to reinstate a beloved principal after a superintendent’s decision.

James Oakes, 45, has been held in lieu of $250,000 cash bail at the county jail since his arrest in May.

The Regional School Unit 38 budget approved Wednesday night includes an increase of just under 3%.

James D. Oakes, 44, of Farmington is charged with attempted murder, reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon and domestic violence assault.