Carrabassett Valley man arrested in fatal shooting of Connecticut woman
Police say a man from the town was arrested and charged with murder after a Sunday night shooting.
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Carrabassett Valley shooting: State police launch investigation
The Maine State Police confirmed they are investigating an incident in Carrabassett Valley on Sunday night.
Meet the new Rangeley Highlander reporter
Quentin Blais joins the Maine Trust for Local News staff to cover northern Franklin County.
Government dismisses gun, threatening case against Rangeley’s Lucas Sirois
Sirois, 45, was arrested in Farmington in October after he was accused of retrieving firearms and making threats against law enforcement while out on bail.
Mainer Sam Morse finishes 23rd in super-G at Olympics; teammate takes silver
The Carrabassett Valley native completes his run in 1:27.12, nearly 2 seconds behind gold medal winner Franjo von Allmen of Switzerland, while Ryan Cochran-Siegle earns second silver.
Mobile kitchen to save Franklin County thousands when grease traps replaced
The mobile kitchen idea will allow the county to keep the inmates at the Farmington jail and not board them out.
USA snowboardcross has a big fan in Maine native Seth Wescott
Twenty years after winning his first of two Olympic gold medals, the Maine native is excited for the future of his sport.
Mainer Sam Morse finishes 19th in Olympic downhill debut
The Carrabassett Valley native completes his run in 1:53.68, about two seconds behind gold medalist Franjo von Allmen of Switzerland.
Family loses farmhouse, attached barn to fire in New Portland
A person at the home on Hancock Pond Road on Thursday night initially reported a chimney fire and quickly called 911 back to say the fire spread into the walls of the house.
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Mt. Blue schools prepare for 4-year-olds in special education to start in fall
RSU 9 officials said preparations are underway for the district to assume responsibility for early childhood special education services for eligible 4-year-olds beginning in the 2026-27 school year.
Wondering what to do when winter weather closes your town in western Maine? We’ve got answers.
We’ve created a guide for what to do and where to go when weather disrupts town operations in Oxford and Franklin counties.
Wilton plans April 1 meeting on possible police partnership with Jay
Residents at the public meeting will hear options for sharing police services with Jay and can give feedback before the town decides how to proceed.
Farmington Select Board sets 6-month budget ahead of March 23 vote
Farmington Select Board approved a proposed six-month municipal budget that will go before voters March 23.
Beautification projects focus of Mt. Blue garden club program
The Mt. Blue Area Garden Club is inviting local businesses and nonprofits to apply for its second annual community grant program.
Wilton recreation programs draw strong participation
Wilton’s recreation director reported strong winter participation while raising questions about use of restricted funds.
Artist transforms Wilton cannery into vibrant creative arts space
Vera Johnson revitalized a former fiddlehead cannery into Belle Creative Arts, a working studio and community creative space in Wilton.
‘No Kings’ rally set for March 28 in Farmington
Western Mountains Third Act Indivisible will host a nonviolent ‘NO KINGS’ gathering at noon March 28 in Farmington, extending its weekly Peace and Protest vigil with singing and community participation.
High Peaks summer intern to hit the trails running
A summer intern will join High Peaks Alliance to support trail work, outreach and community events across Franklin County.
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