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Benton

Published
April 23, 2025

After years of giving, a Waterville man’s wish granted

Michael Williams of Waterville, who suffers with a terminal illness, applied for and was granted a wish for his daughter and grandson to visit him from North Carolina, Amy Calder writes.
Published
April 22, 2025

Man in custody after recklessly firing pistol toward homes in Benton

State troopers detained Joseph Costa, 32, after receiving multiple reports of shots fired recklessly in the area of Unity Road in Benton.
Published
April 14, 2025

Lawmakers consider $10M bailout for Fairfield water crisis

A bill would expand the public water system to Fairfield residents whose private wells have been contaminated by toxic forever chemicals from the state's former agricultural sludge-spreading program.
Published
April 1, 2025

Waterville-based audiology center to offer hearing loss talk

The free event will include screening Thursday, May 1.
Published
March 28, 2025

Benton man pleads guilty to murder, sentenced to 29 years

Raheem Goodwin, who pleaded guilty on Friday, will serve 29 years in prison for the 2023 murder of Edwin Weeks in Fairfield.

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Published
March 17, 2025

Waterville library to launch seed library March 20

While supplies last, garden seed packets can be picked up at the 73 Elm St. library.
Published
March 16, 2025

Fairfield college to host career and transfer fair March 26

With more than 30 local businesses and 10 colleges and universities in attendance, participants will have access to a diverse range of career and transfer opportunities.
Published
March 6, 2025

Farifield community college to host career fair

This year’s fair will also include transfer information.
Published
March 1, 2025

Fire destroys Benton house amid surge of winter fire calls

It was the department's 10th fire call of the year, part of an uptick of fires caused largely by heating problems, the fire chief said.
Published
February 27, 2025

Clinton seeks oldest resident to present Boston Post Cane

Any town resident born before Dec. 22, 1928, is asked to make themselves known.