Photos: Volunteers working the thrift store, food cupboard in Jay

They were working at the Tri-Town Ministerial Food Cupboard and St. Rose Thrift Store in Jay.

Jay approves cruiser purchase, equipment projects

The Police Department is looking for a school resource officer to replace Darin Gilbert who resigned.

Farmington voters choose 2 selectmen not on ballot

Michael Fogg and Dennis O'Neil sought the seats, but Byron Staples and Joshua Bell won with write-in votes.

Seth Carey fails to offer evidence against district attorney hopeful

Secretary of State Shenna Bellows says she will issue ruling within the five days required by law.

Wilton man, 31, pleads guilty to sexual abuse of child younger than 14

Ryan Cushman must register as a sex offender for 10 years.

Malfunctioning oil burner forces evacuation of Franklin County Jail

Inmates and guards were rushed to the outdoor recreation area of the jail to avoid smoke and carbon monoxide inhalation while firefighters ventilated the building.

Counties across Maine losing State Police patrols in rural areas

As Maine State Police shifts more of its focus to highway safety along the interstate system and criminal investigations, cash-strapped counties lack the resources to hire more deputies to fill the void.

National experts issue new report on Farmington propane explosion

Report urges firefighters to take a defensive stance when they respond to reports of leaking gas

Police responded to a Wilton incident Thursday that ended in a suicide

Private equity firm announces $30 million investment in Jocko Fuel in Jay