Revaluation error causes $2.3M budget shortfall in Farmington
The Select Board is pursuing a 10.5% tax rate and will ask residents at a special town meeting to approve using $700,000 in fund balance.
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‘Desperately needed’ wood bank opens in Franklin County
Eligible households will be able to purchase firewood at a reduced rate. Recipients will be referred to a program that will pay up to $15,000 in home repairs that address heat loss issues.
A Maine rights pioneer comes to life in Norway, traditional music in Farmington, and more | Get out!
Here are some highlights of things to do in the area in the next week.
Farmington middle school principal’s ICE costume sparks backlash
Some say Mount Blue Middle School Principal James Black’s Halloween costume showed poor judgment. His family says it was a private photo that got blown out of proportion when it was shared online.
Alleged ringleader in illicit Farmington pot operation obtained firearm, made threats, officials say
Prosecutors say Lucas Sirois, 45, of Rangeley, who is set to go to trial next week, violated his bail conditions.
Girl Scouts launch free after-school programs in Franklin County schools
A new partnership between Girl Scouts of Maine and the John T. Gorman Foundation will bring free, after-school leadership programs to five Franklin County schools this year.
Lawrence football rolls past Mt. Blue in B North quarterfinal
Keegan Littlefield, Garrett Leclerc and Jaiden Hebert all run for over 100 yards as the Bulldogs cruise past the Cougars.
Foster Tech touts recent forestry project, skills learning, volunteerism
Students from the forestry and digital media programs are partnering to document and educate peers at Cascade Brook School about sustainable wood harvesting practices and responsible forest management.
Lewiston remembers, school sports, Halloween highlighted in Week in Photos
Sun Journal photographers select some of their favorite images from Oct. 24-30, 2025.
Not much movement in Varsity Maine field hockey poll
Skowhegan’s rise from third to second is the most significant change as top-10 teams remain alive in the postseason.
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news from surrounding communities
Attorneys for alleged head of Farmington pot operation take aim at prosecutor’s motion, witness
Attorneys for Lucas Sirois say he did not violate his bail conditions when he picked up firearms from a residence last week.
Hall-Dale boys soccer survives Mt. Abram charge to defend C South title
The Roadrunners mount a furious comeback attempt, but the Bulldogs advance to Saturday’s state title game.
Phillips, Strong, Kingfield continue exploring school district withdrawal
Three of the four towns served by Phillips-based Maine School Administrative District 58 are exploring withdrawing from the district.
Kingfield grocery store reopens with lower prices, greater variety
After a 10-day closure for remodeling, Mainely Provisions reopened Thursday morning as an independent Hannaford affiliate.
Franklin County’s first firewood bank could be ‘vital to many households’
The Salem Township wood bank will host a grand opening on Wednesday, just a week after MaineHousing announced its emergency heating assistance program would not begin on Nov. 1 due to the government shutdown.
Northern Franklin County prepares to feed those facing a potential loss of SNAP benefits
From a newly built food pantry at Mt. Abram High School in Salem Township to food drives, individuals and organizations are responding to help their neighbors.
Avon voters approve new loader purchase
The town will purchase a new 2025 Case backhoe loader.
Here are 11 boys soccer players we expect to make an impact in the postseason
Several players hope to lead the charge for their teams toward state championship glory.
Avon to vote on financing up to $110,089 for heavy equipment purchase
Voters will consider purchasing a use or a new backhoe loader during a special town meeting Tuesday.
Wilton water line project on track as work continues, engineers say
An update from Dirigo Engineers shows Wilton’s $7.8 million water transmission project is more than one-third complete, with major pipeline work expected to finish by year’s end.
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