Gregory Powell will address the graduates at the school’s 128th commencement scheduled for Saturday, May 14.
Kaitlyn Budion
Kaitlyn Budion covers Fairfield, Benton, Clinton, Albion, Pittsfield and the surrounding area for the Morning Sentinel. She is a 2020 graduate of Northeastern University's School of Journalism. While at Northeastern she worked with a variety of outlets, including Somerville Media Center, the Groundtruth project, the Massachusetts State House News Service, and News@Northeastern. A native Minnesotan, Kaitlyn now lives in Waterville.
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As problem of PFAS contamination came to light, ski industry took early steps to ban the chemicals
Just a few years ago, fluoro waxes, which contain “forever chemicals,” were used widely in the ski industry, but as evidence of their ill effects grew, the sport made changes.
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In search for man missing in Sebasticook River, divers had to contend with array of challenges
Rescuers on Friday concluded the search for 36-year-old Justin Howard after divers spent days battling high water, rapid currents, underwater debris and frigid temperatures.
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Scuba divers join search of Sebasticook River for missing man
Rescuers in Clinton have used boats, aircraft and dogs this week in the search for Justin Howard, 36, but high water and swift currents prevented divers from entering the river until Wednesday.
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Pittsfield man involved in police confrontation died of multiple gunshot wounds, medical examiner says
Gregory Lasselle died Feb. 25 following a 12-hour standoff, but state authorities have yet to explain what prompted law enforcement personnel to use deadly force on Lasselle.
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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.
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Rescue personnel search Sebasticook River in Clinton for missing 36-year-old man
Justin Howard was seen entering the water at about 4 p.m. Monday after visiting with friends on Pleasant Street in Clinton, police said.
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Many Fairfield residents oppose requirement they connect to public water system
More than 100 people gather for a public hearing on the proposed $48 million expansion of the Kennebec Water District, to serve areas of Fairfield affected by “forever chemicals.”
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Fairfield moves forward with water expansion project as PFAS testing expands in Maine
The $48 million project would expand the Kennebec Water District, which already serves some parts of Fairfield, to reach a much larger area of town.
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Residents approve plan to create Belgrade Water District
Voters at annual Town Meeting approve most of proposed $3.6 million budget, and creation of water district to address area where wells have been contaminated by road salt.