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.
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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.
Phillips-area voters reject school budget
The $13.21M spending plan was defeated, 576-525.
Mt. Abram High School graduates 49 seniors
Family and friends celebrate the class of 2026 during commencement June 5.
Strong resident hired as interim Franklin County administrator
With the departure of Amy Bernard, Susan Pratt will step in to help with the transition as the county seeks a new administrator.
Get lost with us on a Sunday drive through western Maine
Feel like a leisurely drive on a beautiful day? Want to enjoy all the scenery that western Maine has to offer? We’ve got the guide for you.
Festival season is back in Franklin County. Here are a few events you can plan for this summer.
From Rangeley to Farmington, these festivals will keep you entertained all summer long.
Veteran Maine game warden dies in Franklin County plane crash
Authorities confirm that pilot Joshua Tibbetts, 50, was alone in the Cessna 185 Skywagon when it crashed in Avon during a routine mission Tuesday morning.
High Peaks Alliance expands board, launches guided walks
High Peaks Alliance added three directors and announced a free summer-fall walk series.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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