Kiana Joler named valedictorian, Matthew Brown salutatorian.
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Fairfield area school board reverses some parts of controversial restructuring plan
After spending $417,665 to buy out three former administrators, the board of SAD 49 took steps Thursday to hire replacements for two of the positions.
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Fairfield-area school district restores special education director, discusses superintendent review
In a special meeting Thursday, the board of School Administrative District 49 also forewent an executive session originally called to address concerns regarding an employee.
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Benton’s alewife festival celebrates resurgence of fish after dam removals
This summer marks 20 years since the removal of Edwards Dam, a key step toward opening up the Sebasticook River for alewives to spawn.
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Fairfield area school board authorizes independent review of administration
The board of School Administrative District 49 authorized the review after calls for the superintendent’s resignation amid the rollout of a restructuring plan.
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Massachusetts man arrested after attempted break-in in Benton
Tyrone Fleurimont is charged with criminal threatening after trying to break into a house on Wyman Road and being confronted by the homeowner, police said.
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Benton Alewife Festival set for May 18
Activities will be held at the town office, dam, boat launch, school.
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Residents of Fairfield-based SAD 49 approve increase to spending, fail to approve tax increase
Residents from the towns of Fairfield, Clinton, Benton and Albion approved a $27.42 million school budget Tuesday but failed to raise taxes to fund a $271,093 increase.
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Settlements total $417,000 for former Fairfield-area school administrators cut under controversial plan
Superintendent Reza Namin said the money for the buy-outs will come from insurance and funds left over in the current budget.
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Lawrence Junior High School honor roll
Students recognized for academic achievement for the third quarter.