Food pantries across Franklin County are offering expanded hours, free meals and low-barrier access to help residents meet rising food needs.
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Two dogs die in Kingfield house fire; home destroyed
The Monday morning blaze on West Kingfield Road started around a woodstove, the fire chief said.
Avon rejects school district withdrawal as Strong, Phillips move forward
Kingfield will vote in September on whether to explore leaving Maine School Administrative District 58, home of Mt. Abram High School.
Massachusetts juveniles’ joyride to Maine ends in crash
Authorities tracked down the youths Tuesday in northern Franklin County.
Franklin County seeks comment on Sandy River flooding
The first of four meetings on the subject will be held June 9 at the Masonic Hall in New Sharon.
Embden weighs leaving school district as costs rise, enrollment falls
Embden is one of several western Maine communities exploring withdrawal from their regional school district.
MSAD 58 sets $12.6M budget to go to voters June 10
The proposal represents at $761,375.05 increase over the existing budget.
Farmers markets are open. Here are some to visit around central and western Maine.
Here is a partial list of area markets open on designated days.
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.
Mt. Abram High School lists 2nd quarter honors
Students were named to highest honors, high honors and honors.