The KWD draws water from China Lake and serves about 9,000 residential and commercial customers in Waterville, Winslow, Fairfield, Benton and parts of Vassalboro.
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Benton student receives Lawrence High’s Principal’s Award
The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement and citizenship.
Maine man sentenced to life in prison for double-killing
A Maine man charged with killing his sister and brother-in-law has been sentenced to life in prison.
Benton residents approve $1.6 million municipal budget at Town Meeting
Voters over the weekend also approved the use of $75,000 in federal pandemic relief aid for a variety of town projects.
Clinton man, 19, indicted on manslaughter charge in Benton crash that killed passenger
Julie Clark, 19, of Troy died from injuries suffered in a crash Oct. 31, 2021, in which Stephen B. Richardson III was driving, according to officials.
Road work planned on Interstate 95 from Waterville to Pittsfield
The work by the state Department of Transportation will include paving and striping from Waterville to Pittsfield and will include paving on- and off-ramps.
Benton man pleads no contest to double murders in Waldo County
Glenn Brown is accused of murdering his sister and brother-in-law in their home in October 2020.
Benton Select Board approves change to town’s fiscal year
Change would move the fiscal year from the conventional calendar year to July 1 to June 30. Residents must vote on the change at the annual Town Meeting in March.
Proposed site of new Benton school wins residents’ backing
Plans call for Maine School Administrative District 49 to build school off Neck Road, near Benton Elementary School.
School district’s consolidation plan brings concern for some Albion residents
Maine School Administrative District 49 is moving forward with plans to consolidate elementary students at one location, but the proposal would result in the closure of Albion’s lone school.