Scott Baxter, who was captain for the Farmington Fire Department, starts July 1.
Posted inCommunity, Schools and Education
Farmington-area schools report fewer chronically absent homeless students
Regional School Unit 9 identified 61 students who are homeless under federal rules.
Posted inCommunity, News
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.
Posted inLetters to the Editor
‘Fitness for office’ has changed under Trump | Letter
In a June 15 letter, “Has Graham Platner not been #MeToo-ed?,” the writer referred to “… Platner’s past behavior, extremist views and women’s own standards” which, he said, “should bar him from holding public office.” I’m sorry, but has the letter writer forgotten about the convicted felon who is the current president of the United […]
Posted inBusiness, Community, News, Outdoors
Skowhegan River Park construction to kick off with boardwalk project
While the boardwalk is fully funded, Main Street Skowhegan is fundraising for the millions needed for the whitewater park after losing a major piece of federal funding.
Posted inMaine
Monmouth Fair draws attendees opening day | Photos
Staff photographer Joe Phelan captures opening day at Monmouth Fair.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine gas prices drop back below $4 with Iran talks ongoing
Regular gas peaked near $4.50 per gallon, and diesel prices still sit well above $5 per gallon.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Rockies use late comeback to beat Red Sox
Home runs by Connor Wong and Andrew Monasterio aren’t enough for Boston, which hasn’t won back-to-back series since early April.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News
Hundreds turn out to mourn Searsmont assistant fire chief Wayne Woodbury
The emergency responder died from injuries sustained during the sawmill explosion more than a month ago.
Posted inFact Brief, Maine, News
Does Maine have the most untouched wilderness in the Lower 48? | Fact brief
California has the most designated acreage in the Lower 48 at 15.3 million acres.