Talks with SAD 49 ongoing as Albion continues push to leave school district

A district consolidation plan calls for the eventual closure of Albion Elementary School, but the town is pushing a proposal in which it would withdraw from the district, operate the elementary school on its own and secure an agreement from SAD 49 to accept its older students.

Benton Alewife Festival returns to celebrate native fish for the first time since 2019

Some dam removals and restoration efforts along the Sebasticook River have led to an explosion in the alewife population in recent years, a fact honored by an annual festival in Benton.

The alewife has seen a resurgence, and now a Benton festival returns to honor the native fish

The Benton Alewife Festival is scheduled for Saturday, resuming for the first time since 2019 when the coronavirus pandemic put it on pause.

Voters give preliminary approval to $29.6 million budget for Fairfield-area school district

The 2023-24 budget for Maine School Administrative District 49 now moves to a referendum, scheduled for June 13 for residents of Albion, Benton, Clinton and Fairfield.

Benton Alewife Festival set for May 20

Winslow Cubs help out on Earth Day

Fairfield-area school board approves budget proposal with 4.8% increase, position cuts

The area school board approved a $29.6 million budget proposal for the coming year, a 4.8% increase from last year even as the district anticipates cutting 11 positions, most of which are currently vacant.

Winslow parish receives over 1,250 Clotheslines of Comfort items

Clinton man sentenced to at least 9 months in jail for reckless driving that killed girlfriend

Stephen B. Richardson III pleaded guilty Friday to aggravated assault in connection with a crash on Oct. 31, 2021, that killed Julie Clark, 19, of Troy.

Somerset County cuts 911 answering service for Kennebec County, citing staffing challenges

Kennebec County officials are now considering what steps they can take to fill the gap in emergency communications after Somerset County commissioners voted to not renew contracts with 16 communities across northern and western Kennebec County.