An earlier campfire sparked a brush fire at a home in Fairfield off of state Route 139 on Monday afternoon, officials said.
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.
Fairfield-area school district superintendent says district will be full-time in-person next year at board meeting
The SAD 49 Board of Directors met Thursday to approve end of the school year business, hear from the superintendent about fall plans and the school construction project, and recognize a number of staff.
Like father, like son: A family tradition rolls on at Hillman’s Bakery in Fairfield
Hillman’s Bakery was founded over 60 years ago by Lawrence Hillman, and now the Fairfield institution carries on under his son, Larry Hillman.
Pittsfield manager apologizes for locked doors mishap during election
Pittsfield Town Manager apologized for an incident during last Tuesday’s election in which the doors to the town office were temporarily locked.
Hachey maintains 1-vote win after recount in race for Clinton selectman
Michael Hachey again declared winner — 106-105 — after recount Wednesday night.
Pittsfield nears final approval for 48% water rate increase
If approved, this will be the first increase the town has had since 2009 and would result in an of increase $19.30 per billing quarter for the average homeowner.
Clinton to hold recount for Select Board seat that was won by 1 vote last week
Tuesday’s results for Clinton’s Board of Selectmen election showed Michael Hachey defeated current Selectman Ronnie Irving, 106-105, with two write-in ballots.
Cianchette joins Pittsfield Town Council in uncontested special race
Pittsfield voters elected Michael Cianchette to an At-Large Town Council seat in a special municipal election Tuesday.
State expands probe of ‘forever chemicals’ in water wells to include areas of Oakland
The Maine Department of Environmental Protection has expanded its investigation into the contamination of residential well water with PFAS, or ‘forever chemicals,’ following water well testing in Fairfield.
Maine Central Institute graduates 100 at outdoor ceremony
MCI in Pittsfield holds 152nd commencement Sunday.