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.
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Search of alleged Carrabassett Valley shooter’s home yielded 2 dozen guns, forensic evidence
The evidence, court documents say, led police to charge Austin Doucette, 24, with murder in the March 8 death of 23-year-old Makayla DeSantis.
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.
Franklin County economic initiatives going strong, officials say
Representatives from Greater Franklin Economic & Community Development and SeniorsPlus provided updates on broadband expansion, digital literacy programs, and services supporting older adults.
Kingfield to hold public meeting to answer questions on school withdrawal plan
The committee said it plans to answer questions from residents March 24 about the ongoing MSAD 58 withdrawal discussions.
Kingfield Elementary team wins Kids Cup at WinterKids event
Kingfield Elementary students won the Kids Cup at the WinterKids Downhill 24 ski fundraiser at Sugarloaf.
Coburn Gore border station expansion won’t hurt environment, study finds
The U.S. General Services Administration found no significant adverse impact for the $95 million expansion project in northern Franklin County.
Victim of Carrabassett Valley shooting remembered as kind, dedicated and creative
Meanwhile, some residents of the small ski resort town are struggling to come to grips with the news of Makayla DeSantis’ fatal shooting.
Carrabassett Valley man charged with murder to be held without bail
Austin J. Doucette, 24, is accused of shooting his girlfriend multiple times Sunday night and remains in custody at the Franklin County jail in Farmington.
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Maine is allowing limited use of artificial intelligence in government while requiring safeguards, human oversight and strict data protections.
Farmington protest draws hundreds to No Kings rally
According to organizer Eileen Kreutz, an estimated 853 people gathered March 28 along Main Street for a nonviolent No Kings rally organized by Western Mountains Third Act Maine and Indivisible.
Franklin Health launches Parkinson’s support group
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Franklin Health in Farmington has announced the launch of a new Parkinson’s Support Group, offering a welcoming space for individuals living with Parkinson’s disease and their caregivers to connect, share and support one another. Meetings will be held the second Monday of each month from 11 a.m. to noon at the Stanley…
Meet the 2025-26 Sun Journal All-Region boys basketball team
Players from 10 teams make up this list of the area’s best.
‘Be Healed’ in Lewiston, folk music in Topsham, business showcase in Farmington ∣ Get out!
Here are highlights of things to do in the area in the next week.
Farmington Burger King to be demolished, rebuilt in company’s new style
Demolition is expected to start in April at 633 Wilton Road and be completed by the end of the year.
Farmington voters elect officers, OK 6-month budget
A budget to switch from a calendar to a July-to-June fiscal year was approved at the annual town meeting
Maine court e-filing making more work for staff, DAs say
Maeghan Maloney and Neil McLean have warned they may need to ask for more county-funded office staff positions to handle the workload.
Livermore Falls a hub for medical cannabis access
Livermore Falls hosts a concentrated cluster of medical cannabis storefronts serving patients across western Maine.
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