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Maine libraries brace for cuts as federal funding faces threat

by Rebecca Richard April 8, 2025April 8, 2025

Library directors in Farmington and Kingfield warn that proposed federal cuts could jeopardize essential services used by patrons statewide.

Local & State, News

Winslow officials to make town manager pick

by Hannah Kaufman April 1, 2025April 2, 2025

Winslow officials are expected to hire Stephen Soucy, who unsuccessfully ran for a seat on the council in November, as town manager at a special Town Council meeting Thursday.

Local & State, News, Politics

Maine’s rural libraries at risk as Trump guts agency that provides federal funding

by Dylan Tusinski April 1, 2025April 2, 2025

Librarians say the cuts to the Institute of Museum and Library Services will devastate museums and libraries in Maine and across the nation.

Business, Local & State, News

Marden’s is coming to Farmington

by Donna M. Perry March 29, 2025March 31, 2025

The plan is to conduct open interviews on April 10 and 11 and open in late May.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Jay man accused of sexually assaulting girl under age 16

by Donna M. Perry March 28, 2025March 28, 2025

Brandon J. Wilson, 19, of Jay, was fired from his position as a corrections officer at Franklin County Detention Center in Farmington on March 25, the same day of his arrest.