Jessica Quimby, 44, and Joseph R. Quimby, 41, were indicted last week by a Somerset County grand jury and are facing charges that include aggravated trafficking in scheduled drugs and endangering the welfare of a child.
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Lawrence High School lists top 10 seniors for class of ’23
Erica J. Cochran is class valedictorian, and Ashtynn Mary Stewart is salutatorian.
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Students receive Gorman scholarships
SOUTH PORTLAND — Ten Maine community college students were awarded $3,500 scholarships in honor of Leon A. Gorman for the upcoming 2023-24 academic year. The students were celebrated May 15 in an online event with Gorman family members and L.L. Bean leadership. The 2023 Leon A. Gorman Scholars are: Mya Crowell (Greene), business, Central Maine […]
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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.
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Ancient Egyptian Christianity presentation, lunch set for Fairfield
FAIRFIELD — An Ancient Egyptian Christianity presentation on the history and present-day application of Egyptian Coptic spirituality and a free community lunch is set for 1 p.m. Monday, May 29, at Fairfield House of Pizza, 207 Main St. Delectable Egyptian food and fellowship will be offered, along with a discussion on the most ancient expression […]
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Scouts, leaders attend Spring Camporee in Belgrade
More than 100 Scouts and leaders camped at Camp Bomazeen in Belgrade recently for the annual Spring Camporee. Scouts from towns in Kennebec, Somerset and Lincoln counties, as well as one troop from Gorham, pitched tents, built cooking fires, practiced knots and lashes, and learned to play the recorder. Meanwhile, more than 20 leaders from […]
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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.
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Police use ‘flash-bang distraction device’ in search of Fairfield home
Several people called 911 on Monday evening after being startled by the sound of the device that was used by police on Elm Street.
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PFAS exposure leaves Maine people wondering: What is it doing to us?
As more than 500 private wells exceed state standards for safe drinking water, residents who have been consuming it for years want answers about the chemicals’ effects.
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Kennebec Valley Community College graduates bring family with them
Fairfield college’s 53rd commencement honored 369 graduates.