Phillips-area voters reject school budget
The $13.21M spending plan was defeated, 576-525.
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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.
Walrath Woods project expands river access near Farmington
High Peaks Alliance is working to raise the remaining money to conserve a 120-acre Sandy River property near Farmington for permanent public access.
High Peaks op-ed series to focus on access to outdoors in Farmington region
The High Peaks Alliance has launched a six-part op-ed series on life and land access in Western Maine.
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Farmington approves $253K contract for new skate park
The town has $215,000 committed and will seek $38,250 more to build the long-planned facility.
Rumford choses veteran fire captain for new chief
Scott Baxter, who was captain for the Farmington Fire Department, starts July 1.
Farmington-area schools report fewer chronically absent homeless students
Regional School Unit 9 identified 61 students who are homeless under federal rules.
Farmington fiscal-year shift strengthens cash flow
The new budget cycle has kept more cash available ahead of major county, school and vendor expenses, Town Manager Erica LaCroix said.
Farmington weighs community solar outreach proposal
The Select Board considers whether the town should work with a company seeking to enroll local residents in a Penobscot-area solar project.
Rangeley ride service fills transportation gap: ‘People help each other’
Volunteer drivers of Rangeley Health Rides provide access to medical appointments, errands and other destinations for residents without reliable transportation.
Farmington schools on deadline to fill open music teacher jobs
RSU 9 may shift open music positions to other certified teaching areas if qualified candidates are not found by July 10.
Dairy-free ice cream getting easier to find in western Maine
A quick guide to places to indulge in dairy-free ice cream options at western Maine shops.
Trail access in Franklin County preserving community connections
A High Peaks Alliance op-ed says ‘kinship we feel on trails is real.’
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