High schools Friday: Erskine girls lacrosse rolls to victory over Northern Maine

Abbie McDonough leads Eagles with six goals; Cony, Skowhegan baseball teams win.

Kingfield fire likely caused by self-combustion of oily rags, fire chief says

Mainely Provisions laundromat on Main Street is closed until further notice after it was damaged by fire Tuesday night.

Franklin County selectmen choose budget committee members

Eleven budget committee members were chosen to represent the districts they live in.

Farmington club to host medicinal herb workshop April 22

High Peaks Alliance holds community engagement session

Representatives from towns including Carrabassett Valley, Eustis, Strong, Stratton, Weld and Industry — as well as Franklin County, Maine Huts & Trails, Sugarloaf and various community organizations — participated in discussions.

Franklin County selectmen to elect 11 members for county Budget Advisory Committee

It is the first year 11 members will serve on the panel to represent five new commissioner districts.

Franklin County Commissioners choose Richmond company to replace Madrid Township bridge

Commissioners accepted Wyman & Simpson Inc.'s bid of more than $1 million to replace the bridge in 60 days.

Sidney teenager struck by vehicle in crosswalk in Farmington

Steven Anthony, 18, was crossing from Scott Hall to the UMF Admissions Office side when he was hit by a vehicle driven by Samantha Deckard, 39, of Strong.

Six pets die, farmhouse and barn destroyed in Madrid Township fire

Frank and Jennifer Horton came home just before 7 p.m. and discovered their farmhouse and attached barn were on fire.

Franklin County jail administrator resigns

Major Douglas Blauvelt of Farmington had been a corrections officer since 2003 and became jail administrator in 2009. Lt. John Donald will step up in the interim.