Fairfield-area high school declares COVID-19 outbreak, Skowhegan Middle reports positive case

Lawrence High School in Fairfield has reported five cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the school year while Skowhegan Area Middle School reported a staff member had come down with the disease.

Former Waterville pot store owner pleads guilty in federal drug, firearms case

Daniel Hall, 32, distributed cocaine and marijuana last year to a confidential informant at his then-medical marijuana store, Green Thumb Organics, in Waterville, according to court records.

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Skowhegan-based, Fairfield-based school districts report COVID-19 cases

The superintendents sent letters saying that the districts were made aware of the cases before Christmas Day and expect students to return to school Jan. 4.

Benton girl, 16, completes big game ‘grand slam’ in 6 months

Most hunters only dream of tagging a turkey, bear, deer and moose within one year. Cassidy Rood of Benton made that dream a reality.

Benton Elementary School reports another positive case of COVID-19

A fourth case of COVID-19 has been recorded at Benton Elementary School after an outbreak was declared last week.

Benton Elementary School reports third case of COVID-19, closes until Friday

While the CDC did not recommend closing the school, more than 10 staff identified as close contacts leaves the school shorthanded until Friday. Students will work remotely while building closed.

Residents of a mobile home park in Benton now have sufficient water, but at what cost?

The owners of Averill's Mobile Home Park say a resident "sabotaged" the water system, wasting thousands of gallons per day.

Staff member of Fairfield area school district tests positive for COVID-19, superintendent says

A positive case of COVID-19 in a staff member at Benton Elementary School has brought the number of cases in SAD 49 to a total of five.

Schools in Fairfield area and Bingham area close after positive COVID-19 tests

Multiple cases of coronavirus in students and staff have prompted the superintendents in both districts to close the affected schools — Lawrence Junior High School and Upper Kennebec Valley Jr./Sr. High School.