Voters give preliminary approval to $29.6 million budget for Fairfield-area school district

The 2023-24 budget for Maine School Administrative District 49 now moves to a referendum, scheduled for June 13 for residents of Albion, Benton, Clinton and Fairfield.

Benton Alewife Festival set for May 20

Winslow Cubs help out on Earth Day

Fairfield-area school board approves budget proposal with 4.8% increase, position cuts

The area school board approved a $29.6 million budget proposal for the coming year, a 4.8% increase from last year even as the district anticipates cutting 11 positions, most of which are currently vacant.

Winslow parish receives over 1,250 Clotheslines of Comfort items

Clinton man sentenced to at least 9 months in jail for reckless driving that killed girlfriend

Stephen B. Richardson III pleaded guilty Friday to aggravated assault in connection with a crash on Oct. 31, 2021, that killed Julie Clark, 19, of Troy.

Somerset County cuts 911 answering service for Kennebec County, citing staffing challenges

Kennebec County officials are now considering what steps they can take to fill the gap in emergency communications after Somerset County commissioners voted to not renew contracts with 16 communities across northern and western Kennebec County.

Local students make Southern New Hampshire University president’s list

Benton student graduates from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Foundation’s Kennebec County Grantmaking Committee adds 4 advisors