CARRABASSETT VALLEY – The select board addressed a short agenda during their meeting Monday night. The board reviewed an updated town manager job description drafted by outgoing Town Manager Dave Cota, which…
SALEM TOWNSHIP – Mt. Abram High School recently announced the honor roll for second quarter of the 2023-2024 school year, running from November 4, 2023 through January 26, 2024. Congratulations! HIGH…
Western Maine Mountain Housing addresses common questions and concerns ahead of contract zoning vote
KINGFIELD – Housing needs in northern Franklin County, like most areas, have seemingly reached a critical point. Searches through rental listing websites, social media groups and forums, and online newspaper ads return…
FRANKLIN COUNTY – Municipal meetings and local events for the week of Monday, February 26 through Sunday, March 3. This weekend marks the start of March and, for many communities, Town Meeting…
SKOWHEGAN – Gifford’s Ice Cream announced this week that it is starting to make ice cream again at its Skowhegan plant for the first time in a year. This milestone arrives shortly…
NEW VINEYARD – “It’s been an interesting ride,” Ryan Stevens said in describing his family’s small farm in New Vineyard. Full Armor Farm is home to the Stevens family: Ryan and Stephanie,…
The upcoming primary season in Maine is ushering in yet another innovation in the way the state chooses the party candidates who will appear on the general election ballot. The change now…
FRANKLIN COUNTY – The Maine Presidential Primary elections will take place on Tuesday March 5, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. across the state. This year Maine will use the Ranked Choice…
FARMINGTON – Jake’s Home Furniture & Appliance has been gearing up to open in the old Sears space, and this week saw the beginnings of their offerings as they opened their mattress…