Town officials say the flat pay raise aims to promote fairness and stability as Farmington plans for 2026 spending plan.
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Meet the candidates for Lewiston School Committee
Incumbents are looking to fill two seats among four vacancies.
Beaudoin faces challenger Gould in Lewiston’s Ward 2
Incumbent Janet Beaudoin faces Melanie Gould for School Committee.
Jensen, Leclair compete for at-large seat on Lewiston School Committee
Luke Jensen, Marcel Leclair face off for an at-large seat.
Power mishap exposes Franklin County dispatch’s aging backup system
After an HVAC contractor cut power, officials said the outdated battery backup failed, prompting urgent plans to replace it using reserve funds.
In Lewiston’s Ward 6, incumbent Hird faces Daley
Benjamin Daley challenges Meghan Hird in Ward 6 for School Committee.
Harper, LaChapelle face off in Lewiston’s Ward 4
In Ward 4, it’s Julia Harper vs. Rick LaChapelle.
For Mainers impacted by gun violence, red flag referendum is personal
They’ve lost loved ones to suicide and survived the Lewiston mass shooting. On Nov. 4, they’ll weigh whether to pass a new law making it easier to restrict a person’s access to weapons if they pose a risk.
Key resources for older Mainers
Whether you’re looking for a ride to appointments or opportunities to volunteer, these groups can help you.
Mystery Photo for Oct. 19, 2025
Correctly guess where this photo was taken and you could win a $25 Hannaford Supermarket gift card.