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Wallace Goldfarb, 102, was one of the few who survived as ball turret gunners, flying 34 combat missions over France and Germany in one of the most dangerous duty assignments during the war.
Local sponsors covered lodging costs so Stratton, Spruce Mountain and Mt. Abram students could experience overnight outdoor trips at Maine Huts & Trails’ backcountry lodges.
Three of the four towns served by Phillips-based Maine School Administrative District 58 are exploring withdrawing from the district.
Prosecutors say Lucas Sirois, 45, of Rangeley, who is set to go to trial next week, violated his bail conditions.
After a 10-day closure for remodeling, Mainely Provisions reopened Thursday morning as an independent Hannaford affiliate.
The Salem Township wood bank will host a grand opening on Wednesday, just a week after MaineHousing announced its emergency heating assistance program would not begin on Nov. 1 due to the government shutdown.
From a newly built food pantry at Mt. Abram High School in Salem Township to food drives, individuals and organizations are responding to help their neighbors.
From big frights in Farmington to a Halloween dance in Peru, there’s something for ghouls of all ages.
Corrections officers will have radios to communicate with fellow staff members at the jail.
Maine School Administrative 58 board of directors considered closing the school, even as three towns have started the process of withdrawing from the district.
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More than 300 Mallett School students and staff paraded through Farmington dressed as their favorite book characters, celebrating over two decades of a cherished reading tradition.
The Mt. Blue Area Garden Club held a Veterans Day wreath-laying ceremony and will decorate Farmington’s Titcomb House with evergreens for Chester Greenwood Day.
Cheverus finally convinces all of the voters of its bona fides.
Here are highlights of things to do in the area in the next week.
The Select Board reviewed Phase 1 plans for reconstruction, featuring new sidewalks, lighting and drainage improvements.
The destruction of the club’s Tucker Sno-Cat groomer occurred over the weekend and the club president is pretty sure it was a targeted assault.
A federal judge ordered Lucas Sirois to be held in custody after he allegedly retrieved firearms and made threats while awaiting trial.
Hiking local trails offers more than exercise, it’s a reminder of how much beauty and balance can be found close to home in Franklin County’s forests, hills and changing seasons.
The University of Maine at Farmington will present a community-centered, music-filled production of ‘A Christmas Carol’ on Nov. 20-23 at the Emery Community Arts Center, featuring local performers of all ages and a call to support area food pantries.
Regional School Unit 9 Superintendent Christian Elkington and Principal James Black issued statements Thursday.
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