Waterville man, accused of Fairfield kidnapping, faces additional charges
Prosecutors requested a police affidavit supporting the arrest of Brandon Phair be sealed.
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Waterville man charged with kidnapping
A 4-year-old was reported missing from Fairfield shortly before 2 a.m.
Voters pass Fairfield-area school budget
All four towns approved the budget in a ballot referendum.
Voters reject 2 articles in Fairfield’s $9M municipal spending plan
Voters rejected an article that would appropriate money for capital improvement, and one which appropriates salaries for general government.
Nokomis baseball downs Lawrence in regular-season finale
Seth Bowden pitches a complete game and adds three RBI as the Warriors move closer to the Bulldogs in the B North standings.
Lawrence boys, Leavitt girls win KVAC Small School track crowns
It’s a three-peat for the Hornets, while the Bulldogs claim their first KVAC title in more than 40 years.
Lawrence’s Maddie Provost, Ashley Shores fulfill senior pact
Provost is playing softball for the first time since middle school after Shores played soccer for the first time in the fall. In between, the duo helped the Bulldogs win the Class B girls basketball title.
Winslow girls, Lawrence boys track claim Community Cup wins
Five takeaways from this year’s six-team meet at Lawrence, which concluded with a new event.
Lawrence hires Pete Curtis as next football coach
Curtis played for the Bulldogs and has been an assistant coach since 2009.
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The High Kings and a Waterville Rocks concerts are set for Waterville, Oren Robinson plans Gardiner show, Alison Krauss & Union Station prepare for Sidney concert; don’t miss the the air show in Brunswick, a Ziggy Marley performance in Sidney , and Ashely & The Maniacs to entertain folks at Augusta’s Waterfront Wednesday.
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Experts say school districts and curriculums across the state are headed for change.
What does a changing climate mean for central Maine? We asked an expert
The region will need to adapt to warmer, wetter and more extreme weather, but there’s room to be hopeful yet, says Gail Carlson, associate professor of environmental studies at Colby College.
Central Maine’s economy has evolved over 250 years. Where will it go next?
Natural resources and remote workers will play big roles, according to these experts.
How can Maine stem its healthcare gaps?
While health science has made great strides in improving the quality and length of life, one expert says the future calls for a ‘ginormous shift in public health.’
Hot weather, Waterville’s elm tree, festivities focus of week in photos
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Central Maine’s rivers are at a crossroads. What’s next?
The Kennebec has defined the region for centuries, and the river, and our relationship with it, may change.
Central Maine cooling centers offer respite from the heat
People across the region are looking for ways to beat the effects from the extreme heat blanketing the state.
This year’s Maine International Film Festival is a feast for movie lovers
From emotionally resonant documentaries to romances, the annual film festival, now in its 29th year, is a cinematic gift.
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