FAIRFIELD — Lawrence Junior High School recently named the following students to its first quarter honor roll for the 2023-34 academic year. Grade 8 High honors: London Bernard, Jakob Bernardini, Katharine Brown, Jocelyn Clark, McKayla Cole, Jackson Dangler, Hannah Doucette, Kristopher Finnemore, Rosabella Garza, Carter Grenier, Tyler Hersey, Sadie Higgins and Benjamin Holden. Also, Cooper King, Noah Ladd, Brooklyn Linton, Graham Lynch, Wyatt Pelletier, Miles Provost, Ryder Provost, Brayden-Michael Roman, Lily Rosebush, Mariah Salsbury, Caimbree Stevens, Keon […]
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Benton residents affected by buzz from CMP substation protest apparent loss of tax abatement
Nine homeowners who said they for years have put up with the noise from the Central Maine Power Co. substation near Albion Road recently told the Board of Select Persons the abatements they had received were discontinued.
Benton talk to cover Maine Entomological Society, wonders of bugs
BENTON — The Sebasticook Regional Land Trust plans to host a talk on the insect and terrestrial arthropod fauna of Maine. The event is set for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18, at the Benton Grange, 29 River Road. Geologist and retired Colby College professor Bob Nelson will introduce the Maine Entomological Society and its work. […]
Fairfield Town Council names Fire Department veteran as chief
Lt. Travis Leary, 40, who has been with the department for 26 years, is the new chief of fire operations for Fairfield and Benton.
Albion man indicted on child sex assault charges
Sean M. Eori, 43, was indicted on 11 charges by a Kennebec County grand jury.
State fire investigators look for cause of blaze at vacant house in Benton
Firefighters from several communities battled the fire Thursday afternoon at 864 Unity Road.
SAD 49 appoints new principal for Albion and Fairfield schools
Pam Blaise will head the Albion Elementary School and Fairfield Primary School for the Fairfield-based school district.
Unity land trust lists September programs
UNITY — The Sebasticook Regional Land Trust is scheduled this month to offer three programs, Avenza Mapping Workshop, Trailwork Day and Brook Trout Talk. Avenza Mapping App Workshop This is geared toward those interested in working with maps to mark trails, navigate woodlands, follow and track boundaries, or manage land stewardship activities. People can learn […]
Moscow man indicted on manslaughter, other charges following deadly automobile crash
Eric Tankerley, 34, was indicated recently by a Somerset County grand jury and is expected to face charges, including manslaughter, for his involvement last year in a Caratunk crash in which two women died.
MSAD 49 works to secure permits as officials prepare to begin construction of new school in January
The Fairfield-based school district hopes to have state approval in November on the design plans for the $45.6 million consolidated elementary school.