Face Time: Lisa Berry — Jay author got her passion for reading from her mother

The homeschooling expert tapped her love of reading to pursue an interest in writing Christian romance novels.

Local 14 retirees from Jay mill honored at Workers’ Memorial Day dinner

The Western Maine Central Labor Council honored Local 14 union members on Workers' Memorial Day for "keeping solidarity alive in Jay."

Lewiston, Jay-based schools to get funding to boost mental health services

The Department of Education said it chose high-need districts which have low student-to-mental-health-provider ratios relative to the state and nation.

Three arrested in commercial burglary ring investigation

Early releases will continue in Spruce Mountain schools next year

Regional School Unit 73 directors voted 12-2 to approve the calendar for 2023-24.

Farmington-based school board discusses student clothing on Second Amendment

The Regional School Unit 9 board of directors engaged in a tense discussion regarding wearing clothes that advocate the Second Amendment.

UMF presents faculty, student leadership awards

University of Maine in Farmington awarded the fiftieth recipient of the Michael Winston award on Wednesday, April 26, along with the Jill Schwab award and the Theo Kalikow award at their annual student leadership banquet.

Franklin County budget panel proposes higher raises for employees, more money for nonprofits

The budget committee is proposing a draft budget of about $9.4 million and commissioners propose a nearly $9.3 million.

Maine Fiddlehead Festival in Farmington to feature fiddleheads, local agriculture, music

Maine Fiddlehead Festival will be held 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 29, at the University of Maine Farmington.

Photos: Grandfather, granddaughter enjoy the outdoors in Wilton.

Mike Breault of Wilton pushed his young granddaughter, Quinn Fitch in a child-safe baby swing on Thursday morning at Bass Park.