Federal judge denies Rangeley man’s request to use marijuana while on bail

Lucas Sirois pleaded not guilty to a 15-count indictment in November in an alleged illicit marijuana operation.

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Lewiston woman dies at Smalls Falls in northern Franklin County

Tanisha Barry, 29, and a friend were in a pool above the falls and fell about 30 feet down the falls, according to an official.

Nine faculty positions eliminated at UMF cut from humanities and social sciences

Professors of Philosophy and Religion, Women's and Gender studies, History, and World Languages were either let go or offered jobs in other areas. They were also advisors for many diverse student unions on campus.

More than 300 seniors graduate from UMF

Parents, friends and others turn out for commencement exercises in Farmington, the first in-person ceremony since 2019.

Vigil for Kimberly Moreau in Jay marks 36 years since her disappearance

Community gathers to remember student who went missing on prom night in 1986, and to show support for family that feels it is closer than ever to getting answers about the disappearance.

Farmington-area schools canceled Friday due to high lead levels discovered in pipes

Nearly half of Regional School Unit 9's drinking-water fixtures have tested for levels of lead that exceed state guidelines.

Fire destroys house, 2 vehicles in Avon

The owner, who lives off the grid, loaded his wood stove and an ember came out. When he returned with water the house was engulfed in flames.

Dixfield man pleads guilty to sexually abusing teenage girl

Cole Gordon, 20, entered a plea Thursday to unlawful sexual contact and entered into 24-month delayed sentencing agreement.

Storefront windows of several Farmington businesses vandalized

Police were still taking reports of damage at 12:42 p.m. on Thursday.