While serving a warrant on an unrelated matter, Fairfield police officers found materials used to manufacture methamphetamine.
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Sidney student singer pursuing her dreams
Singing is a tough career to crack, but Messalonskee High School senior Darby Martin, who will give a free recital Saturday, has a real shot, her backers say.
Central Maine schools collaboration leads to maple syrup lessons
The Maine Academy of Natural Sciences, Kennebec Valley Community College and a Cornville school are cooperating to put agricultural lessons directly into the hands of students.
Curmudgeonly cartoonist Jeff Pert remembered as supportive, snarky
In the end, the Winslow native behind behind the ubiquitous moose and lobster cartoons was known more as a guy who could make his friends laugh.
Fairfield council, budget committee differ on nonprofit funding
In a nearly flat $5.4 million budget going to voters during the May 12 Town Meeting, $3,500 in funding to social service groups is at issue.
Waterville manager says city is responsible for cleanup of Two Cent Bridge
Human waste or not, the city does not shrink from its responsibility to keep the bridge clean, City Manager Mike Roy said.
Fairfield area schools feel pain of retirement cost shift from state
SAD 49 is one of many districts mulling property tax increases after receiving hundreds of thousands of dollars in new responsibilities from state.
Human feces cleanup on Waterville’s Two Cent Bridge highlights upkeep questions
David Nevedomsky was offended Waterville and Winslow officials didn’t respond to his complaint about waste on the historic footbridge.
Regional School Unit 18 proposes 4.5 percent budget increase
With state revenues dropping and surplus money depleted, the superintendent has made the case for more local support for the Messalonskee district.
Central Mainers split on benefits as health care deadline passes
A disabled Somerset County nurse says the Affordable Care Act has only brought her frustration, while two small-scale Albion farmers say they saved big money.