Here are 3 graphs showing the difference in pay for Western Maine town managers
The salaries of town managers throughout Western Maine can vary vastly, from $50,000 to $156,000.
Carrabassett Valley News
Carrabassett Valley man indicted in girlfriend’s death
Austin J. Doucette, 24, is accused of shooting Makayla Rose DeSantis, 23, twice in the chest March 8 at the condo they shared in Carrabassett Valley.
High Peaks Alliance highlights growth at Sugarloaf gathering
A Sugarloaf event brought together dozens to highlight expanding conservation efforts and build support for public access projects.
Rural Maine airports look to upgrade services, infrastructure
Carrabassett Valley is seeking over $5 million in federal grants for renovations.
911 transcripts detail hectic moments after Carrabassett Valley man allegedly shot his girlfriend
Calls that Austin Doucette made to 911 on the night of Makayla DeSantis’ death indicate that he tried to drive her to a hospital until a dispatcher told him to pull over and focus on stemming her bleeding.
Sugarloaf might want to rethink Reggae Fest | Column
If the ski mountain’s annual spring event is more about partying than appreciating the music genre, it’s time for a rebrand.
Carrabassett Valley man threatened girlfriend prior to shooting her, affidavit says
Austin Doucette, 24, is being held without bail on a murder charge in the killing of his girlfriend, Makayla Rose DeSantis, 23.
Rangeley, Carrabassett Valley join ‘No Kings’ rallies
Protesters gathered along Route 27 in Carrabassett Valley and Route 4 in Rangeley to join in the nationwide ‘No Kings’ rally.
12 ways to celebrate spring in Maine, from openings to festivals
The Portland Sea Dogs start their season next week, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens opens May 1.
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Wilton to ask voters to weigh in on police service collaboration with Jay
Residents will vote on four options for police collaboration with Jay during the June 9 primary election.
Farmington board OKs solar project with conditions
The Farmington Planning Board approved a 1-megawatt solar project on Farmington Falls Road after extensive questions and concerns from board members and residents.
Sheriffs say state failure to boost jail funding ‘deepens strain on families’
County officials say they appreciate no cuts being made to jail funding, but say the lack of more money in the face of quickly rising costs is burdening local property taxpayers.
These federal workers lost their jobs. They’re starting over in Maine.
Former aid workers, whose careers took them around the globe, are carving out new opportunities across the state.
UMF names 2026 commencement speaker
Dr. Dora Anne Mills, who served as Maine’s state health officer and director of the Maine Center for Disease Control for 15 years, will receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree.
Meet the 5 western Maine boys lacrosse players to watch in 2026
These five players are major contributors to their teams’ offense.
These are the western Maine boys lacrosse teams to watch in 2026
The three squads are looking to make deeper runs in the postseason.
MaineHealth Franklin Hospital to double emergency room capacity
Hospital officials said patient volume has increased significantly, driving phased renovations to expand capacity and improve access.
UMF hosting fiction writer Shana Youngdahl tonight
Writer Shana Youngdahl, the final author in the spring Visiting Writers series, will give a public reading tonight at 7:30 p.m.
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