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Carrabassett Valley News
Carrabassett Valley fire chief retiring after nearly 50 years
Carrabassett Valley Fire & Rescue honored Chief Courtney Knapp on Dec. 6 as he prepares to retire after more than three decades as fire chief.
Franklin County commissioners must pay back health stipend
The Budget Advisory Committee eliminated the funding in the 2025-26 budget as of July 1.
Rangeley man who led illicit pot operation asks for conviction to be thrown out
Lucas Sirois, 45, is seeking to be acquitted of five charges. If not, he wants a new trial.
Small Maine ski areas beat the odds as they struggle for survival
Community ski mountains and their supporters stress the importance of keeping outdoor recreation available to all residents.
Group buys 20 acres in Carrabassett Valley for $10 for workforce housing
Western Maine Mountain Housing hopes to build 40-plus units near Sugarloaf Mountain to help with the shortage of affordable housing.
Sugarloaf to open for 75th anniversary season Friday
The Carrabassett Valley resort will offer a commemorative 75th anniversary face buff to the first 75 guests in line Friday.
Attorneys for alleged head of Farmington pot operation take aim at prosecutor’s motion, witness
Attorneys for Lucas Sirois say he did not violate his bail conditions when he picked up firearms from a residence last week.
Lead dust, pigeon mess delay trials in Franklin County
‘I would say at this point, we have been fortunate that the negative effect has not been greater,’ District Attorney Neil McLean Jr. said.
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Kingfield Cares working on plans for withdrawal from school district
The Kingfield Cares School Options Committee is developing a draft school withdrawal plan using Maine Department of Education guidance and plans to share it once more details are finalized.
As skijoring grows in Maine, locals say it’s all about the partnership
From dog-powered trail runs to horse-drawn fairground races, skijoring is taking shape in western and central Maine as a winter sport built on preparation, shared access and control on snow.
Hiking with a dog this winter? Here’s what you need to know.
As winter continues and spring approaches, dog owners can enjoy Maine trails safely by planning ahead and following basic trail etiquette.
UMaine-Farmington men’s basketball enjoying turnaround
The Beavers are 11-3 this season with 3 players among the leaders in Division III statistical categories.
Farmington vigil mourns Minneapolis mother killed by ICE agent
More than 30 people gathered under the Meetinghouse Park gazebo to honor Renee Good, who was shot and killed Wednesday.
Meet the finalists for 2025 Gaziano football lineman awards
Winners of the awards, given annually to the top senior offensive and defensive linemen in the state, will be announced Jan. 23.
Phillips-based schools weigh new district model as withdrawal talks continue
Superintendent Laura Columbia said withdrawal updates are moving slow while a new pre-K to grade 12 model is considered.
Wilton fills school board seat following Mayhew’s death
Angie LeClaire will be the interim RSU 9 board member until the June elections.
Meet 10 western Maine girls skiers to watch in 2026
The region features some of the state’s best skiers on both the Alpine and Nordic tracks.
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