The Clinton Board of Selectmen declined to pursue a food recycling program this year after selectmen said they were concerned about the cost and engagement.
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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Pittsfield nears construction of new town-owned hangar at Curtis Field
The Pittsfield Municipal Airport, also known as Curtis Field, has completed extensive updates in recent years and is nearing the town’s goal of constructing a town-owned hangar.
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State’s probe of ‘forever chemicals’ in Fairfield water wells expands to neighboring areas
The Maine Department of Environmental Protection has included areas in Benton and Unity Township as it continues to test residential wells for PFAS contamination.
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President of Kennebec Valley Community College stepping down, pursuing Ukraine scholarship
Richard Hopper will depart at the end of May, after working at the Fairfield college for the past eight years.
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Maine International Film Festival to hold in-person, virtual screenings
MIFF to return this July with focus on making the 10-day event accessible to all.
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Fairfield Town Council approves medical marijuana zoning change
The council also addressed the results of a recent survey on waterfront development that found more people wanted access to the water.
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Assessor expects no increase in Clinton’s tax rate if annual spending does not increase
The Clinton Board of Selectmen will invite Benton selectmen to hear a proposal to recycle food waste from the Kennebec Valley Council of Governments and the University of Maine at their next meeting.
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Local summer markets return with aim to succeed despite pandemic
Several markets are reopening this spring, including the Market of Unity, Skowhegan Farmers’ Market and the Downtown Waterville Farmers’ Market, and organizers are determined to adapt to the pandemic.
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Fairfield-based foundation opens grant application period to benefit children’s health in Maine
The Davis family has been awarding the grants for 13 years. This year’s awards are expected to bring the family’s total benevolence through the grants to more than $1 million.
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Car crashes into trees on Route 201 in Skowhegan
Skowhegan police said Sunday they were unable to provide additional information about the incident.