Firefighters challenged to work with communities to reduce fire risk

Maine Firefighters Memorial Service Program especially somber in wake of Farmington explosion that killed one firefighter, critically and seriously injured six others. 

UMF Visiting Writers Series continues Oct. 10

Poets Nickole Brown and Jessica Jacobs to read from their work.

Franklin County Extension Association to meet Oct. 16

Majority of families dislocated by Farmington explosion find permanent housing

Farmington firefighters' conditions are upgraded; maintenance supervisor remains in critical condition at a Massachusetts hospital.

Injured Farmington firefighters progressing after explosion; Jay man remains critical

Larry Lord, 61, of Jay, who was working as maintenance supervisor at the LEAP central office building when the explosion occurred Sept. 16, remains in critical condition at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.

Insects in decline in Maine talk set for Oct. 9

Two men charged with in underage drinking party in Farmington

Of the 15 to 20 people in the apartment, eight were under age 21, police said.

Somerset County communications directors assisting Franklin County center

The director and deputy director of Skowhegan communications center are overseeing daily operations because of a staffing shortage.

Police: Farmington school district bus lights off when student was hit

"We understand (the child) is OK and is expected to make a full recovery," Deputy Police Chief Shane Cote said.

Six-year-old hit by vehicle while waiting for school bus in Farmington

A student was injured by a vehicle Monday morning at a bus stop in Farmington.