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Benton
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Local & State
7 Mainers tell their ‘Survivor’ stories
One was a $1 million winner, another dated the host, and yet another sought escape from a devastating loss. As the reality show celebrates its 50th season, we look at its impact on Maine contestants, and the world.
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Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Kennebec Water District launching $8.6M project to filter PFAS
The treatment plant upgrades are expected to be completed in about 2 years.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Police lapse jeopardizes confession in Benton attempted murder case
Hailie Hotham allegedly shot a man she was in a relationship with after a dayslong ‘bender’ and confessed to police.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
First steps in sale of Kennebec River dams draw pushback
Sappi, several elected officials and local business groups are objecting to Brookfield’s preparations with regulators to sell the dams to The Nature Conservancy.
Posted inLocal & State, News
New Fairfield-area consolidated school in Benton celebrated
Students in grades 3-6 from Albion, Benton, Clinton and Fairfield will attend Lawrence Elementary School, with 28 classrooms and other facilities.
Posted inLeslie Bridgers, Life & Culture, Local & State
Why are Mainers so obsessed with their TV meteorologists? | Column
The reaction to Keith Carson’s recent departure from News Center Maine speaks volumes about viewers’ attachment.
Posted inGirls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
With a revamped roster, Lawrence girls basketball tries to take next step
The Bulldogs won the Class A title in 2023, but have fallen short of returning to the final the previous two seasons.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Benton woman pleads not guilty to shooting man at her home
Hailie Hotham is charged with attempted murder for an altercation that followed a drug and alcohol ‘bender’ lasting several days.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Delta Ambulance to keep paramedic coverage in central Maine
Town officials are worried that a proposed change would leave residents short of services in an emergency.