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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Maine homeschoolers turn farms, forests into living classrooms
Across western and central Maine, homeschooled families and educators say learning rooted in nature, community and individualized instruction is helping students build confidence, independence and academic success.
Kingfield draft withdrawal plan outlines school structure, process
Kingfield’s School Options Committee has prepared a draft withdrawal plan outlining projected staffing, governance and tuition arrangements as negotiations continue with MSAD 58.
Report on Franklin County jail shows positive progress, ongoing challenges
A new medical wing, more meeting space and work toward full staffing are highlights of the report.
Do you cribbage? How about bingo? Well, you can join a growing crowd drawn to these popular games.
We’ve put together a roundup of recurring bingo and cribbage games across the Jay, Livermore Falls, Farmington and Rangeley region.
Court dismisses wrongful death lawsuit in 2021 crash that killed Mt. Abram students
The lawsuit was filed on the behalf of Michaela Morgan, 15, who died along with Thomas Deckard-Madore, 17.
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.
3 women who drowned in Flagstaff Lake were trapped under boat, report says
None of the 7 passengers on the boat were wearing life jackets but there were 8 flotation devices stored under seats at the bow of the boat, the report says.
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.
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Carrabassett Valley man charged with murder in death of Connecticut woman
Austin Doucette, 24, is accused of killing his partner, Makayla DeSantis, 23. He is being held without bail at the Franklin County Jail.
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.
Carrabassett Valley shooting: State police launch investigation
The Maine State Police confirmed they are investigating an incident in Carrabassett Valley on Sunday night.
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.
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