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The service offers multiple routes in central and western Maine, as well as Brunswick and Bath.
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What Paul Revere and John Hancock would admire about a Maine town meeting | Opinion
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Farmington school district giving support to 52 homeless students this year
Amanda Clark updated the Regional School Unit 9 board of directors on students who have been identified as experiencing homelessness or housing instability as of March 4.
Selectmen ask for patience following New Vineyard resignations
The town clerk and deputy town clerk resigned last week, leaving the municipality unable to collect or spend money. An interim clerk has since been hired.
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.
Foster Tech programs expand apprenticeships, career pathways
Foster Career and Technical Education Center and Mt. Blue High School reported student achievements in apprenticeships, career training and workforce readiness programs.
Wondering what to do when winter weather closes your town in western Maine? We’ve got answers.
We’ve created a guide for what to do and where to go when weather disrupts town operations in Oxford and Franklin counties.
Meet the new Rangeley Highlander reporter
Quentin Blais joins the Maine Trust for Local News staff to cover northern Franklin County.
Family loses farmhouse, attached barn to fire in New Portland
A person at the home on Hancock Pond Road on Thursday night initially reported a chimney fire and quickly called 911 back to say the fire spread into the walls of the house.
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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 team’s 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.
Farmington sports field fee backlash prompts policy change
Coaches and residents said the planned $250 field deposit would harm volunteer-run youth teams.
Bean supper in Auburn; plant sale in Mexico | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The United Methodist Church of Auburn, at 439 Park Ave., will hold its bean supper Saturday, April 18, at 5 p.m. The menu includes baked beans, casseroles, hot dogs, cole slaw, breads, beverages, and homemade pies. Musical entertainment provided by the Park Avenue Pickers will begin at 4:30 p.m. For additional information, contact…
Laugh in Gardiner, listen in Farmington, look in Lewiston and more | Get out
Here are highlights of things to do in the area in the next week.
Rural Maine airports look to upgrade services, infrastructure
Carrabassett Valley is seeking over $5 million in federal grants for renovations.
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