Events in Waterville and Unity honored first responders and those lost in the 9/11 attacks on the 20th anniversary.
Kaitlyn Budion
Kaitlyn Budion covers Fairfield, Benton, Clinton, Albion, Pittsfield and the surrounding area for the Morning Sentinel. She is a 2020 graduate of Northeastern University's School of Journalism. While at Northeastern she worked with a variety of outlets, including Somerville Media Center, the Groundtruth project, the Massachusetts State House News Service, and News@Northeastern. A native Minnesotan, Kaitlyn now lives in Waterville.
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After a year off, Maine Cheese Festival returns to Pittsfield
The Maine Cheese Guild will host the festival Sunday at Manson Park and will hold two separate sessions in an effort to prevent overcrowding.
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Skowhegan teen charged after SUV strikes several parked cars in Fairfield, police say
The unlicensed youth involved in a brief pursuit and an automobile crash last Friday has been charged with operating without a license, failure to stop and criminal mischief, according to police.
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Fairfield eyes public water expansion as town to receive nearly $700,000 in federal pandemic aid
The Town Council has previously discussed using the money for a water expansion project, but the town manager wanted to have other options as well.
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Show must go on for Recycled Shakespeare Company after death of founder
Community theater group is scheduled to return this weekend with performances in Fairfield and Augusta following the death last year of its leader, Emily Fournier.
Posted inLocal & State
Rep. Collamore announces resignation from Pittsfield Town Council
At-Large Councilor Amanda Collamore said Tuesday that she will step down but remain on the council until the end of the year, in part to help finalize the town budget.
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State Police: Driver arrested after 120 mph chase from Pittsfield to Clinton in stolen car
Kirk Grover led police on a high-speed chase that reached speeds of 120 mph after a trooper initiated a traffic stop on I-95 near Pittsfield, according to a release from Maine State Police.
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Skowhegan police arrest Oxford man at Walmart
The Oxford Police Department alerted Skowhegan Police Department on Monday about a warrant for a truck driver who had checked in at the Skowhegan Walmart.
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As Common Ground Country Fair cancels, organizers of other upcoming fairs consider changes amid COVID surge
After taking hiatuses last year, Oosoola Days, Farmington Fair, Clinton Lions Agricultural Fair and the New Portland Lions Fair all said that they plan to move forward with in-person events this month.
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Labor Day celebrations abound at Norridgewock’s Oosoola Days
After canceling last year because of the pandemic, Oosoola Days were back this weekend as visitors enjoyed the sunny Labor Day weather.