Concerns raised about communication dead spots, safety for emergency responders in Franklin County
The director of the county’s Emergency Management Agency has asked county commissioners to fund a study to help improve the system.
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The director of the county’s Emergency Management Agency has asked county commissioners to fund a study to help improve the system.
The proposed budget for 2027, which is nearly $1.5 million more than the current budget, moves forward for more approvals.
High Peaks Alliance added three directors and announced a free summer-fall walk series.
The planning board will take input on the college’s project, which aims to develop a campsite for students’ use.
Addie Paul has distinguished herself as an exceptional student who combines strong academic performance with meaningful involvement in her school and community, Principal Jodi Ellis said.
As activity slows down for mud season, many businesses close their doors for a while. Below is a list of restaurants that are open and serving meals around northern Franklin County this spring.
High Peaks Alliance is working to raise the remaining money to conserve a 120-acre Sandy River property near Farmington for permanent public access.
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.
The High Peaks Alliance has launched a six-part op-ed series on life and land access in Western Maine.
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The $16.58 million budget would an increase of 4.65% , with rising school, county and fixed assessment costs driving much of it.
Residents will vote May 11 on borrowing up to $500,000 toward a $4.2 million multiuse bridge connecting the Whistle Stop Trail to downtown.
Here are highlights of things to do in the area in the next week.
Residents will be asked to advise officials on four policing models as Jay and Wilton consider potential changes to local law enforcement.
The funding is part of an $8 million ‘bridge payment’ included in the state’s supplemental budget.
Crowds turned out May 2 for the Maine Fiddlehead Festival at UMF despite cool, drizzly weather.
A western Maine driving route brings together waterfalls, swimming holes, and lake and river stops across the mountains.
The town has no current policy on access after the previous one was rescinded by the select board in January.
‘The timing, while unfortunate for the suspects, was ideal for our officers,’ police said.
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