Here’s a look at the Maine Class D girls basketball championship game
Penobscot Valley is aiming for a second straight state title, while Mt. Abram seeks its first Gold Ball since 2007.
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Mt. Abram girls basketball’s quick turnaround leads to deep playoff run
In just three years, the Roadrunners have gone from the bottom of the standings to Class D South champions.
Miss Maine finalists look for titles, and other girls basketball storylines
All three award finalists are in state championship games, Cheverus and Hampden travel similar paths in Class A, and top scorers meet in Class B.
Mt. Abram girls basketball wins first regional title since 2007
Three Roadrunners score 10 points or more to secure a victory over Buckfield in the Class D South final.
Meet the new Rangeley Highlander reporter
Quentin Blais joins the Maine Trust for Local News staff to cover northern Franklin County.
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.
These 15 players will impact the Maine boys basketball tournament
Elite players can be found from York to Madawaska and from Salem Township to Bar Harbor.
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.
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‘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.
Lewiston-Auburn nonprofit seeks home renovation projects | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m a volunteer with Rebuilding Together Lewiston/Auburn and am wondering if you could help us with our project of finding homes to renovate this year. This nonprofit organization is supported entirely by contributions of time, labor, materials and money. We are dedicated to repairing homes of those who, due to financial hardship,…
2 pets perish as fire destroys home in Wilton
32 firefighters from several towns responded to fight the blaze Tuesday morning.
Lots of music in Lewiston, Bethel and Farmington, and more | Get out
Highlights of things to do in the next week in the area.
Maine basketball teams learn their NCAA DIII tournament draws
Bowdoin and Bates women will host during first and second rounds, while the Bates, Saint Joseph’s and UMF men and UMF women will hit the road.
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.
Farmington man sentenced to nearly 25 years in gross sexual assault case
Cory Hutchinson, 39, was found guilty in the case in May 2025.
Union leaders tell Schumer to stop backing Janet Mills over Graham Platner
A recent poll had Platner up big over Maine’s governor in the U.S. Senate race.
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