The owners of Averill’s Mobile Home Park say a resident “sabotaged” the water system, wasting thousands of gallons per day.
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Staff member of Fairfield area school district tests positive for COVID-19, superintendent says
A positive case of COVID-19 in a staff member at Benton Elementary School has brought the number of cases in SAD 49 to a total of five.
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Schools in Fairfield area and Bingham area close after positive COVID-19 tests
Multiple cases of coronavirus in students and staff have prompted the superintendents in both districts to close the affected schools — Lawrence Junior High School and Upper Kennebec Valley Jr./Sr. High School.
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Benton Falls Congregational Church holds bell ringing ceremony for Veterans Day
The ceremony is meant to commemorate the end of World War I by ringing a church bell 11 times at 11 a.m. on the 11th day of the 11th month of the year.
Posted inElection 2020, Elections, Local Elections, Morning Sentinel, Politics
State House and Senate legislative race results for the Morning Sentinel
Here’s who were declared winners and a few who were expected to win in state legislative races in the Morning Sentinel’s coverage area.
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Fairfield-area school district reports case of COVID-19 infection
The Maine Center for Disease Control & Prevention has not recommended Maine School Administrative District 49 close its facilities, according to Superintendent Roberta Hersom.
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State Sen. Scott Cyrway faces opposition from Hilary Koch in District 16
Cyrway, a Republican, has served in his seat since 2014, while Koch, a Democrat, won election to the Waterville Charter Commission, outpolling Mayor Nick Isgro.
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Dispute over estate may have sparked Benton man to killings in Waldo County
A police affidavit provides new information about the evidence that led to a double murder charge against a Benton man.
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Benton mobile home park residents struggling with water shortage
Residents at the Averill Mobile Home Park in Benton do not have enough water, and measures taken to increase the supply are not helping much.
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Fairfield area school district receives funding for child care program
Starting on Oct. 5, children in Maine School Administrative District 49 will be able to attend an all day program at the Fairfield Community Center under the supervision of Alfond Youth and Community Center staff.