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Local & State, News, Schools and Education

Small fire forces evacuation of Farmington classroom

by Donna M. Perry January 30, 2026January 30, 2026

A piece of clothing going through a print screening dryer catches fire at Foster Career and Technical Education Center.

Local & State, News, Schools and Education

Farmington-based schools face special education budget pressures

by Rebecca Richard January 20, 2026January 23, 2026

The Regional School Unit 9 board of directors received updates from the superintendent during its Jan. 13 meeting.

Community, Local & State, News, Outdoors

Farmington group notes 41 species for 126th Christmas Bird Count

by Rebecca Richard December 26, 2025December 28, 2025

Local birders surveyed nine western Maine areas Dec. 14, logging 41 species and contributing data to the nation’s longest-running community science bird project.

Local & State, Schools and Education

Farmington-based schools seek AI collaboration, launch new health portal

by Rebecca Richard December 17, 2025December 28, 2025

A proposed partnership with UMF would expand artificial intelligence learning, Superintendent Christian Elkington said.

Local & State, News

Western Maine food pantries expand support as winter approaches

by Rebecca Richard December 1, 2025December 5, 2025

Food pantries across Franklin County are offering expanded hours, free meals and low-barrier access to help residents meet rising food needs.

Football, Sports, Varsity Maine

Late push gives Winthrop football win over Mt. Blue

by Dave Dyer October 17, 2025October 17, 2025

Ross Fichthorn’s fourth-quarter touchdown is the difference as the Ramblers beat the Cougars in a Class B/D crossover.

Local & State, News

Farmington house fire likely started in ceiling

by Donna M. Perry July 16, 2025July 16, 2025

Owner David Orr escaped with his dog after hearing popping noises and smelling smoke.

Local & State, News

Replica Vietnam wall drew more than 8,700 to Farmington, organizer says

by Donna M. Perry July 7, 2025July 7, 2025

‘This is definitely what community is all about,’ said Jennifer Bowser, an organizer with the committee that brought The Wall That Heals to Farmington.