Keith Harris, 74, of Benton was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, which the Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office said occurred July 22.
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Benton leaders draw criticism for condition of town cemeteries
Residents complained this week to the Board of Select Persons that Benton’s cemeteries are not being mowed enough and are unkempt.
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Madison parents indicted in October crash that killed son, injured other children
Officials say Robert A. Simonds, 30, was driving when his family’s pickup truck hit a tree, and the children’s mother, Ashley A. Corson, 29, was indicted on the same charges for what the district attorney described as “accomplice liability.”
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Top Army enlisted spot changes hands
Sgt. Maj. Brian Dill resides in Fayette, Sgt. Maj. Alexander Clifford resides in Benton.
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Fairfield-area summer food service programs set to begin
Regional School Unit 49/School Administrative District 49 has announced its summer food service program starting June 26. Benton Elementary, Fairfield Primary and Lawrence Junior High schools will begin Tuesday, June 20. The free program for children will be held from Monday through Friday, June 26-Aug. 18. All sites will be closed Monday and Tuesday, July […]
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Roundup: Central Maine school budget validation results by town
A roundup of unofficial results from Tuesday’s school budget validation referenda in greater Augusta and Waterville.
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Roundup: Central Maine municipal election results by town
Unofficial results of the June 13 municipal elections for participating towns in greater Augusta and Waterville. Only contested races are included.
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Benton woman who’s known as the ‘headstone sleuth’ cracks another case
For the second time in a year, Cindy Gagnon came across a headstone missing from a gravesite where it was placed generations ago and through some sleuthing was able to return it to its rightful place.
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United-based land trust plans June walks, talks, paddle
Activities are planned to Benton, Newport, Stetson, Waterville.
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Benton student graduates from Regis College
WESTON, Mass. — Paige Castonguay of Benton graduated with a Master of Science in speech language pathology from Regis College during the May 6 commencement exercises. Castonguay was among more than 1,300 students who received degrees ranging from associate to doctoral levels. Check out upcoming area events!