No one was injured during Tuesday morning chimney fire.
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Sugarloaf West Mountain subdivision expansion under permit review in Carrabassett Valley
The proposed project is expected to provide a new high speed lift, more housing units and more trails.
Chesterville residents approve up to $25,000 to build playground.
Selectmen set the tax rate at $17.50 on $1,000 property valuation, a 30-cent decrease from last year. However, property valuations increased.
Wilton Police Chief Wilcox leaving post Nov. 1
Police Chief Heidi Wilcox is stepping down from the position Nov. 1. to center her “career goals” and focus on her home and family.
Two teens charged in arson, burglary, theft case in Farmington
A 13-year-old and a 14-year-old are accused in the Aug. 1 incidents on Town Farm Road.
Farmington bookstore participating in ‘Gender Queer: A Memoir’ giveaway
Devaney, Doak and Garrett Booksellers in downtown Farmington has partnered with Maine Writers and Publishers Alliance to offer teenagers and educators free copies of “Gender Queer: A Memoir” following its ban from the Dirigo High School library in Dixfield.
Board to hold public hearing on four ordinances in Livermore Falls
The proposed ordinances address solar energy, mobile food vendors, medical marijuana establishments, and special amusements.
Livermore officials offer expanded health insurance to employees
Town would pay 65% coverage for spouses and children.
Man injured when he loses control of SUV, strikes tree in New Sharon
Phillip Quezada, 31, of Farmington was issued a summons on a charge of operating under the influence of alcohol.
Mexico man charged with escape after leaving Augusta mental health services facility
Darryl Streeper, 34, is an inmate at the Franklin County jail and was at Motivational Services Inc. for treatment.