Two dogs and a cat died, but no injuries to residents or firefighters were reported, a fire official said.
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Fairfield council newcomers win leadership seats
Three councilors, including newly elected Timothy Martin and Matthew Tulley, joined forces Wednesday to oust incumbents.
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Posted inCommunity
Cornville school to compete in WinterKids Winter Games
This is the first year the school will be competing in the Winter Games, a challenge designed to encourage outdoor activity and learning.
Posted inMaine, News
Mainers pay tribute to Carter’s Habitat for Humanity work during celebration in Kennebunk
Volunteers who gathered to honor the former president on the day of his funeral say his service with Habitat over more than 3 decades inspired them to join and keeps them going.
Posted inNation & World, News
Funeral for former President Jimmy Carter honors his humility, legacy of service
All of Carter’s living successors were in attendance, with President Joe Biden, the first sitting senator to endorse his 1976 run for the White House, delivering the eulogy.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Gardiner City Council begins term, confirms new city manager
After Gardiner’s at-large elected officials are sworn in, the new City Council voted to confirm Robert Peabody as Gardiner city manager.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Augusta man arrested at Board of Education meeting
Pavel Dokukin, 39, was arrested on a charge of criminal trespassing when he refused to stop talking after reaching the two minutes allotted each speaker.
Posted inCommunity
Erskine Academy lists honor students
Students earned academic honors for the first trimester.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Clinton man indicted for allegedly shooting woman in neck
Andrew L. Fertig told authorities he’d made the biggest mistake of his life and didn’t want the woman to die. He faces attempted murder charges, among others.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Appeals court declines to block Trump’s sentencing in hush money case
The incoming president has asked the Supreme Court to call off Friday’s sentencing.