Incumbent Tim Theriault, R-China, chief of the China Village Fire Department, faces challenger Lindsey Harwath, a goat herder, in a contest that pits individuals with diametrically opposing philosophies.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Winthrop man indicted on rape, kidnapping charges
Jon L. Westerlund, 35, was one of several area residents indicted last week by a Kennebec County grand jury.
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Posted inElection 2020, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, Politics
Cathy Nadeau and Ray Caron battle for House District 78
Cathy Nadeau faces brother of the termed out Catherine Nadeau in the contest to represent Winslow and part of Benton.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education, Varsity Maine
Fairfield-area school district authorizes fall sports under guidelines from MPA
In an 11-1 vote, the board of directors for Maine School Administrative District 49 authorized fall sports to operate under modified conditions.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Benton Falls Church serves takeout bean suppers, continues restoration efforts
Since 2015, the Benton Falls Congregational Church has been working to restore the original 1826 structure.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Waterville Youth Center, MSAD 49, Fairfield eye community center for child care
Alfond Youth has already launched programs for Waterville and Winslow students and is making arrangements with Fairfield and SAD 49 to secure a facility in hopes that the state comes through with funding for all three programs.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Albion, Fairfield-Benton Fire Departments receive federal grants for new equipment
With funds from the Assistance to Firefighters Grant the Albion fire department will purchase a new tank truck and the Fairfield and Benton fire department plans to buy new breathing apparatuses.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Politics
Which Nadeau is running for office from Winslow? Catherine or Cathy?
State Rep. Catherine Nadeau, a Democrat, has been termed out, but Republican Cathy Nadeau is running for her seat against Rep. Catherine Nadeau’s brother, Ray Caron. And they all just happen to live quite nicely in the same town.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Fairfield-area school district adopts hybrid learning plan for fall
Maine School Administrative District 49 includes Albion, Benton, Clinton and Fairfield in Kennebec and Somerset counties. Both counties were listed as “green,” or low risk, according to the state.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Want a healthy planet? Check your rivers
Mainers should be proud of their leadership in river restoration. Still, there’s a lot more work to do.