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.
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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.
Here’s a look at the Maine Class D girls basketball championship game
Penobscot Valley is aiming for a second straight state title, while Mt. Abram seeks its first Gold Ball since 2007.
Mt. Abram girls basketball’s quick turnaround leads to deep playoff run
In just three years, the Roadrunners have gone from the bottom of the standings to Class D South champions.
Miss Maine finalists look for titles, and other girls basketball storylines
All three award finalists are in state championship games, Cheverus and Hampden travel similar paths in Class A, and top scorers meet in Class B.
Mt. Abram girls basketball wins first regional title since 2007
Three Roadrunners score 10 points or more to secure a victory over Buckfield in the Class D South final.
Meet the new Rangeley Highlander reporter
Quentin Blais joins the Maine Trust for Local News staff to cover northern Franklin County.
Kingfield draft withdrawal plan outlines school structure, process
Kingfield’s School Options Committee has prepared a draft withdrawal plan outlining projected staffing, governance and tuition arrangements as negotiations continue with MSAD 58.
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‘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.
Meet the 2025-26 Varsity Maine All-State girls wrestling team
Multiple state and New England champions highlight the list of Maine’s top grapplers.
Meet the 2025-26 Sun Journal All-Region girls wrestling team
Mt. Blue and Dirigo lead the way in area standouts this winter.
Meet the 2025-26 Varsity Maine All-State boys wrestling team
This year’s list includes Maine’s first co-ed New England champion since 2018.
Meet the 2025-26 Sun Journal All-Region boys wrestling team
Multiple state champions make up area’s list of best grapplers.
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