FAIRFIELD CENTER — Victor Grange plans to hold a free Christmas with the Clauses event from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at the 144 Oakland Road Grange. Santa and with Mrs. Claus will visit. There will be crafts, cookie decorating, hot chocolate and more. For more information, call 207-238-0334. Check out other upcoming area […]
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Lawrence High School recognizes honor students
FAIRFIELD — Lawrence High School has announced the following students were named to its first-quarter honor roll for the 2022-23 academic year. Grade 12 High honors: Brooklyn Allen, Abigail Bagley, Alexis Barnes, Alonna Battis, Hope Bouchard, Adam Boutin, Lucas Campbell, Erica Cochran, Elizabeth Crommett, Hannah Davis, Alicen Higgins, Parker Higgins, Jazmin Johnson, Julia Lawe, Taylor […]
Palmyra arson case results in grand jury indictment of woman
A Somerset County grand jury this month indicted Alison R. Trask, 44, of Palmyra on several counts following a fire in July.
Fairfield Town Council appoints MacDonald to fill council vacancy
Lawrence MacDonald was a candidate earlier this month for one of two seats on the council and did not win, but councilors said last week they appreciated his investment in the race and thought he would bring a fresh perspective to the group.
From free meals to fun runs, our 2022 roundup of central Maine Thanksgiving events
Events are scheduled this week across Kennebec and Somerset counties.
Banners in Fairfield, elsewhere showcase military veterans in region
A program — Hometown Heroes — has been operating in central Maine for a number of years, and a Fairfield-based group has expanded it to include banners that spotlight more military veterans.
FBI seized apparent Native American scalp from Fairfield auction house, document shows
Agents were acting on a tip when they searched Poulin’s Antiques & Auctions Inc. in May and confiscated what they believe to be a human scalp, according to an FBI affidavit unsealed this week.
Thibodeau, Lawrence win seats on Fairfield Town Council
Incumbent Stephanie Thibodeau and former Councilor Peter Lawrence beat out newcomer Lawrence MacDonald for two open seats on the council, according to preliminary results Tuesday.
Residents of MSAD 49 approve plan for $45.6 million elementary school in Benton
People in the Fairfield-based school district approved the measure Tuesday by a nearly 400-vote margin, but they rejected a related question seeking $1.8 million in local money for a larger gym for the school.
Women’s rights, inflation, the economy among the issues drawing Waterville-area voters to polls
Voter turnout appeared to be strong Tuesday at polling sites in Oakland, Skowhegan, Waterville and elsewhere.