Graduation, sunny days, plane crash and sports highlight week in photos
Maine Trust photographers select some of their favorite images from May 8-14, 2026.
Avon News
Game warden remembered as dedicated officer, pilot, friend
Joshua Tibbetts, who died in a plane crash Tuesday after 18 years in the Maine Warden Service, was described by friends as ‘cool-headed’ in a crisis and ‘always smiling.’
Veteran Maine game warden dies in Franklin County plane crash
Authorities confirm that pilot Joshua Tibbetts, 50, was alone in the Cessna 185 Skywagon when it crashed in Avon during a routine mission Tuesday morning.
Kingfield residents discuss possible new school district budget
The Kingfield School Options Committee presented a proposed budget for a new school district to residents March 24.
Farmington-area schools agree to accept Strong, Kingfield students if needed
Superintendent Christian Elkington told the RSU 9 board that if MSAD 58 breaks up, the district is prepared to take in high school students through a tuition agreement.
As Iran war escalates, Maine military moms look to each other for support
A group hopes to form Maine’s first chapter of the Blue Star Mothers of America.
Avon voters elect selectmen, school director, pass budget at annual town meeting
Voters chose two selectmen and a school board member, and made changes to the budget.
Rangeley man who led large-scale illicit pot operation denied a new trial
A federal jury convicted Lucas Sirois, 45, of eight charges on Nov. 18, 2025.
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.
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Farmington Montessori school proposal moves toward opening
Organizers of the proposed Good Shepherd Montessori School are seeking to enroll at least 14 students by July as they work toward a September opening for the Catholic-Montessori program.
Rhubarb season returns to Maine gardens and kitchen tables
As rhubarb emerges across Maine gardens this spring, growers and cooks are once again turning the tart perennial into pies, jams, sauces and other seasonal favorites.
Music in Farmington, lilacs in Paris, Memorial Day ceremonies across the area | Get out
Here are highlights of things to do in the area in the next week.
Farmington-area school phone policy seeks bell-to-bell ban
RSU 9 directors reviewed a proposed districtwide ‘no phones in schools’ policy that aligns with new state law requirements.
Bernard resigns as Franklin County administrator effective July 3
Amy Bernard of Rumford was hired as the county’s first administrator in May 2022.
Where to observe Memorial Day in Lewiston-Auburn and western Maine
Several cities and towns in Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties are holding parades and ceremonies.
Franklin County sets budget hearing for May 27
The county Budget Advisory Committee’s proposal cuts about $64,000 from the commissioners’ spending package.
6 Maine events this week include ‘The Laugh Track,’ Sandy River Music Festival
Plus, Boston Dance Theater brings ‘The Carol Kaye Project’ to Rockland on Saturday.
Kingfield residents cite ‘inconsistencies’ in Bowdoin camp proposal
The 20.7-acre plot is drawing criticism from Kingfield residents over road usage and what they say are changing plans.
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