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.
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Sugarloaf replacing transformer after outage at ski resort
Some downed operations, including snowmaking, will resume ahead of the holiday weekend, officials said.
12 ways to get the most enjoyment out of Maine this winter
Events include festivals and Maine Maple Sunday weekend.
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.
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Farmington man charged with arson after camper fire
A fire marshal’s investigation determined the Thursday fire was set intentially.
Rumford teen takes business class to whole other level with coffee, lemonade truck
The 16-year-old home-schooled student is balancing school, karate and entrepreneurship while taking her mobile coffee and lemonade business on the road throughout central Maine.
Community-focused gym in Livermore Falls serves ‘the people, not the program’
After more than 30 years in the fitness industry, Betsy Mancine has built Renovation Training Company into a coach-led, community-centered strength gym.
Honor Martin Luther King Jr. in Lewiston, tubing on Black Mountain and more
Here are highlights of things to do in the area in the next week.
Five Maine girls basketball storylines to follow this week
A playoff slugfest is brewing in Class A North; Windham is a possible dark horse in A South; Gardiner is making a hard charge in B North.
Franklin County may seek appointed treasurer to safeguard finances
As Washington County struggles with a multi-million-dollar budget deficit, officials in Franklin, Androscoggin and Oxford counties say oversight and accountability are key.
Bill would fund western Maine college-prep program cut by Trump
Federal funding for the University of Maine at Farmington’s River Valley Upward Bound program was revoked last year.
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.
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