UMF presents faculty, student leadership awards

University of Maine in Farmington awarded the fiftieth recipient of the Michael Winston award on Wednesday, April 26, along with the Jill Schwab award and the Theo Kalikow award at their annual student leadership banquet.

Detention center contending with staffing issues, lack of infirmary

Franklin County Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. and Jail Administrator Major Douglas Blauvelt spoke with the Franklin County Budget Advisory Board about increases to their budget to combat issues with staffing and medical resources.

Former Franklin County corrections officer pleads guilty to domestic violence charges

Wyatt Haynes, 24, of Avon entered into a one year delayed sentencing agreement Tuesday in Farmington District Court

Farmington woman accused of smoking crack, endangering child in Wilton

Michelle M. Belanger, 33, was arrested on two counts of endangering a child, unlawful possession of crack cocaine and refusal to submit to arrest or detention.

Jay police say rollover crash related to area robbery

Jay police responded to a robbery at the Label Shopper in Jay and a crash in North Jay within minutes of each other. The two incidents appear to be related, police say.

Strong elections set for Friday, annual Town Meeting on Saturday

Eight positions are up for election Friday and 41 articles will be voted on Saturday.

SCORE Central Maine named Northeast Region 2023 chapter of year

Chesterville girl set for more surgery after weekend dog attack

Lily Norton, 6, was attacked by a dog Saturday and suffered wounds requiring 11 hours of surgery and over 1,000 stitches in her face.

Rescources council working to bring Atlantic salmon back to Sandy River

Farmington board hires Tammy Bureau from Lewiston to be treasurer

Tammy Bureau worked for Lewiston city government and school department for 25 years.