Hannah Kaufman is a general assignment reporter at the Morning Sentinel covering Fairfield, Clinton, Pittsfield and other communities in Kennebec, Somerset, Penobscot and Waldo counties. She graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill in 2024, earning a journalism degree and writing for a slew of local papers, namely Durham-based INDY Week. Her greatest loves include painting, watching movies, rock climbing and having a palindrome for a name.
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PublishedNovember 21, 2024
Norridgewock home where 46 shih tzus were seized had prior complaints, affidavit shows
The Oct. 24 search of the property revealed 48 dogs, including 46 that were white or tan shih tzus, and five cats, all of which were seized by the state, according to the state’s animal seizure identification log.
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PublishedNovember 19, 2024
Update: State investigates inhumane conditions after 50 dogs seized from Norridgewock home
It is unclear when the animals were taken from the home at 42 Madison Road. Shelters are now preparing the dogs for adoption.
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PublishedNovember 19, 2024
Rift in private Fairfield Facebook group leaves some residents feeling left out
The private 6,600-member group “Fairfield Maine Our Community Group,” overseen by Fairfield resident Casey Begin, has become a source of community information sharing but has banned some community members.
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PublishedNovember 19, 2024
Albion man sentenced for illegal guns-for-drugs purchase scheme
Jason Palmer, 43, of Albion pleaded guilty to buying five guns for someone else and exchanging them for drugs.
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PublishedNovember 18, 2024
Clinton man, 20, dies in single-vehicle crash on I-95 in Benton
Isaiah Mathieu was killed Sunday afternoon when his vehicle ran off Interstate 95 and hit a guardrail, officials said.
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PublishedNovember 15, 2024
Pittsfield town manager to leave post for a position in Bucksport
Jacob Gran’s last day as Pittsfield town manager will be Dec. 31.
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PublishedNovember 14, 2024
Teenager from China sustains serious injuries in Palermo crash
The driver of the 2002 Ford Ranger pickup truck was southbound when he drove off North Palermo Road, hit a cement barrier along a driveway and overturned, officials said.
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PublishedNovember 12, 2024
Kennebec Valley Community College hopes new lodging expands pool of students
The Fairfield-area college secured 25 double rooms at the Best Western Plus Waterville Grand Hotel with the idea of attracting students from other parts of the state.
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PublishedNovember 8, 2024
Hartland community center receives $238,000 USDA rural development grant
The grant will go toward replacing the roof and improving the heating system, according to USDA Rural Development officials.
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PublishedNovember 8, 2024
Four arrested, drugs seized in second drug bust at Solon residence
The Somerset County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant Friday at 1111 South Solon Road, finding fentanyl, crack cocaine, crystal meth, a loaded pistol and other drug-related items inside the home, officials said.
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