Food pantries face challenges, make changes before the holidays

An increase in the need for food assistance is being seen by most area food pantries.

Franklin County votes to accept low bid for insurance and rejoin Maine County Commissioners Association

Commissioners learned Tuesday the amount the county needed to pay Maine Public Employee Retirement System was less than expected.

McLean wins DA race for tri-county area

The Republican says the race for top prosecutor transcended politics.

Literacy Volunteers of Franklin, Somerset counties recognize local partners

Suspended Rumford lawyer appeals to state’s highest court

Seth Carey, a one-time candidate for district attorney, is seeking reinstatement of law license.

Gov. Mills announces agriculture infrastructure investment grants

Six area farms and food processors awarded $2.5 million in grants.

Former Franklin County prosecutor to be sentenced Wednesday for deleting text messages in federal investigation

Defense attorney for Kayla Alves, 37, of Farmington is asking for probation while federal prosecutors are asking for zero to six months incarceration

Millions in federal cash eyed for many regional projects

About $25 million worth of help is possible for projects in Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties if Congress backs the spending plan.

Ed Rabasco Jr. secures ballot spot for district attorney election

Poland Democrat earned more than three times the needed write-ins during the June primary and will run against GOP contender Neil McLean in November for the Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties DA post.

Farmington woman receives minor injuries after car hits trees, rolls in New Sharon

A car driven by Chasya Silvestre, 31, was going north on Mile Hill Road, also known as state Route 27, when it drifted off the road, according to police.