State investigation finds Augusta officer justified in 2019 shooting of city man

A report by the Office of the Maine Attorney General states Officer Sabastian Guptill was acting in self-defense when he shot and wounded an Augusta man who was wanted for a domestic violence assault charge in Farmington.

Mission at the Eastward hires Chris DeLisle as executive director

Guiding Eyes for the Blind looks to form local chapter

A demonstration will be held 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, at Tractor Supply in Wilton for anyone interested in learning more about raising dogs for Guiding Eyes for the Blind.

It’s kitten season!

The painter of downtown Farmington

Carlton Rollins can be found downtown most days of the week selling his artwork with over 5,000 paintings sold from his collection since the 1970s.

Franklin County to buy new body, dashboard cameras for Sheriff’s Office

A new cruiser purchase was also approved by commissioners.

Former Franklin County prosecutor sentenced to 2 years probation, $2,000 fine for deleting text messages

Kayla Alves, 37, of Farmington was sentenced in federal court for her role in an alleged criminal conspiracy operation of industrial cultivation and distribution of marijuana.

Community rallies around Industry family who lost their father in fire Friday

Ryan Hallman, 46, was unable to escape the burning home at 14 Moes Cove Road but his wife and two children did.

Emerson College names local dean’s list students

RSU 9 updates COVID-19 policies per state guidance

Regional School Unit 9 Superintendent Chris Elkington said the state has issued guidance to handle COVID-19 outbreaks as they would another infectious disease, marking an end to COVID-specific standard operating procedures.