Severe drought declared in central Maine as dry conditions spread

Officials warn the trend is expected to continue this summer unless Maine gets prolonged rain.

Franklin County panel sends $7 million budget to commissioners

The spending plan reflects an overall $215,987 over the current budget.

Franklin County’s high-speed internet question — will residents pay to bring service to town?

Carthage, Weld, Temple, Wilton and Perkins and Washington townships face that question at town meetings over the next several months. All six need to agree to make a proposed $10 million project a go.

Morning Sentinel Photos of the Year 2020

A look at some of the best images captured by Morning Sentinel photographers Michael G. Seamans and Rich Abrahamson during 2020.

Woods fire burns about an acre in northern Franklin County

A logging company's tree harvester hit a rock and sparked the blaze.

Real estate markets in Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties keep climbing

For the three-month period ending Aug. 31, the median sales price of homes in Franklin County increased by 29.5% from the same period of 2019.

SeniorsPlus accepting referrals for Meals on Wheels

Literacy Volunteers extends deadline for poetry contest

All winners will be announced on June 8.

Our View: Counties should explore how to benefit from immigration

Rather than rejecting refugees, rural areas of Maine should consider their benefits.

Farmington doctor leads by example when it comes to LGBTQ care in rural Maine

Access to quality health care has long been a problem for Maine's roughly 70,000 lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer residents, officials said.