Kennebec Performing Arts Company recently announced the recipients of its Student Music Scholarships for the 2023-24 season. Isla Granholm is the daughter of Sven and Elise Granholm of Topsham. A home-schooled student, she will start her senior year this fall. She has been singing all her life and became a member of the KPAC chorus […]
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Lawrence High School recognizes top 10 seniors for class of ’24
Hallie Firmage is named valedictorian, and Gavin Lunt salutatorian.
Maine stocks PFAS-laden waters with fish, warns ‘do not eat’
Scientists worry that some anglers will still consume the trout tainted by forever chemicals. One environmental watchdog group calls the state Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife practice ‘super disturbing.’
Area summer food programs announced
The Fairfield school system will offer free breakfasts and lunches June 17 through Aug. 16.
Anson man indicted on charges of tampering with victim, soliciting murder after domestic violence incident
Brian D. Cloutier, 61, of North Anson, was indicted on charges related to the alleged assault in March and subsequently attempting to tamper with the alleged victim, according to court records.
Two men in stable condition after crash involving garbage truck, Jeep in Fairfield
The International garbage truck hit the Jeep Gladiator and flipped onto its side on Norridgewock Road, police said.
Fairfield man killed in motorcycle crash remembered as ‘miracle’ for recovery, kindness
Brock Peters, 29, overcame opioid addiction and then dedicated himself to helping others recover.
Residents, environmental groups urge federal government to consider removal of Kennebec River dams
About 80 people turned out Tuesday night for a public hearing at Thomas College in Waterville, where many commented on a federal recommendation to relicense four dams on the Kennebec River, between Waterville and Skowhegan.
How central Maine farmers help make the state’s PFAS recovery program a success
Central Maine farmers were essential in building what officials say is the first state program in the nation to directly take on so-called ‘forever chemicals.’ Now it’s credited with helping dozens of farms continue operations.
Lawrence High School students release salmon fry into the Sandy River in Farmington
Peter Kallin, interim chief executive officer of 7 Lakes Alliance in the Belgrade Lakes area, gave students in Eric Brown’s ecology and biology classes a lesson in the cycle stages of salmon.