As Washington County struggles with a multi-million-dollar budget deficit, officials in Franklin, Androscoggin and Oxford counties say oversight and accountability are key.
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Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Bill would fund western Maine college-prep program cut by Trump
Federal funding for the University of Maine at Farmington’s River Valley Upward Bound program was revoked last year.
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Posted inGirls Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
Same 5, different order in Varsity Maine girls hockey poll
Edward Little co-op back at No. 1.
Posted inGirls Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
Change at the top in Varsity Maine girls hockey poll
All 5 teams appear in every voter’s rankings. That’s rare.
Posted inBoys Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
New No. 1 in Varsity Maine boys hockey poll
Thornton takes over top spot, while unbeaten IceCats skate into rankings and earn three first-place votes.
Posted inGirls Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
Meet the 5 Maine girls hockey teams to watch in 2025-26
Expect these squads to contend for regional and state titles this winter.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Watch Varsity Maine’s football highlights from Week 10
The best action from last week’s postseason contests.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
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.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Trump administration denies appeal for Farmington Upward Bound funds
The U.S. Department of Education cut more than $600,000 in promised funding for the program, which supports western Maine students who face barriers in going to college.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Cony’s first big test, at Oxford Hills, is central Maine football game of the week
The Class B Rams, who have outscored foes 154-18, face a quality Class A opponent on Saturday.