The Maine Antique Tractor Club, a group of about 500, seeks to preserve the heritage of farming life.
Colin Ellis
Colin Ellis began writing for the Morning Sentinel in winter of 2016. He covers general news in Fairfield and other surrounding communities of Somerset County. Originally from Portland, he began writing for The Forecaster in southern Maine in the summer of 2014 before joining the Sentinel. He is a graduate of St. Michael’s College in Vermont, and returned to Maine in spring of 2013.
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Mt. View Middle School goes into lockdown second straight day after threat found
A juvenile was charged in the incident by the Waldo County Sheriff’s Office, but investigators believe the two incidents were separate.
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Next RSU 9 budget vote set for Oct. 24
The School Board will host the budget meeting Oct. 11 ahead of the fourth referendum.
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Fairfield Town Council might double the size of TIF district
A public hearing and vote is expected to be held on amendments to the TIF district covering Eskelund Drive to U.S. Route 201.
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Voters reject, for third time, RSU 9 school budget proposal
Some residents at the polls in Farmington said they rejected the $32.7 million budget because the cuts to the budget were too steep, while others bemoaned proposed spending.
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Winslow to hold public hearings on proposed $10M school renovation bond
The meetings, tentatively planned for Oct. 10 and 30, will seek to provide clarity after contentious debates.
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Developers preparing permitting application for massive Fairfield solar project
The proposed $30 million project that will keep the lights on in some 7,000 homes is expected to go on line in 2019.
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Truck hydroplanes off road in Fairfield, rolls over
Fairfield police said Francis Fournier, of Wilton, rolled his truck over on Norridgewock Road Wednesday afternoon in the heavy rain.
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Annual Clinton Lions Agricultural Fair to start Thursday
The 64th annual fair features fireworks, a parade, agricultural and livestock exhibits, contests, music and food over four days.
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From airplanes to frog races, Oosoola Days in Norridgewock remains a hit
The 45th annual celebration concluded in Ooosoola Park, with organizers deeming it the most successful to date.