Laborers living out of suitcases, $10,000 electricity bills and elaborate automatic growing systems are among what officials found inside several of the residences, according to recently filed federal documents.
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Posted inFranklin, News
Carrabassett Valley hires new town manager
Garrett Corbin of Coplin Plantation and Wiscasset will begin his duties June 17.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine’s shelters are in crisis as homelessness surges
With the state’s homeless shelters struggling, legislators have what might be their final opportunity Friday to prevent some shelters from closing for good.
Posted inCommunity, Connections
Farm loan programs offer climate-smart opportunities to producers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency reminds agricultural producers that farm loan programs can be used to support a variety of climate-smart agriculture practices, which build on many practices that farmers and ranchers already use, like cover cropping, nutrient management and conservation tillage. Climate-smart agricultural practices generate significant environmental benefits by capturing and […]
Posted inCommunity, Connections
Sierra Club Maine, Tribes to host ‘Covenant of the Salmon People’ film
Sierra Club Maine — in partnership with the Nez Perce tribe of Idaho, Wabanaki Alliance and the Penobscot Indian Nation — is set to host two screenings of the film “Covenant of the Salmon People.” One showing will be at 116 Maquoit Road in Brunswick on Wednesday, April 17, and the other will be at […]
Posted inFranklin, Maine Crime, News
Phillips woman gets time-served for federal gun crime
Prosecutors say Deidra Messer bought a gun for someone else in Farmington while she was using or addicted to illegal drugs.
Posted inMaine, News
From the archives: The 1963 eclipse brought wonder, disappointment to central Maine
The people who could see the rare astronomical phenomenon were awed, but because of rainstorms, many never got a glimpse.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, Schools & Education
Stephen King’s 50-year career has inspired a generation of writers and teachers
Once thought of as a pop culture phenomenon, the Maine author is now studied by academics and aspiring writers.
Posted inFranklin, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Judge links Farmington woman to gun-buying conspiracy
Prosecutors say the defendant was driven by her drug addiction to buy a gun for her drug dealer.
Posted inCommunity
Gardiner teacher to present at workshop for educators
Registrations are due by March 22 for those who would like lunch.