FAIRFIELD — A Memorial Day parade is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. Monday, May 30. Line-up will start at 10:30 a.m. at the Community Center, 61 Water St. The parade will leave the Community Center, then proceed to Main Street, Western Avenue and Maplewood Cemetery, and end at Monument Park. Participants will include Fairfield/Benton […]
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Elm City Bridge Club recognizes May 17 winners
FAIRFIELD — Ken Harvey and Diane Bishop were winners at the Elm City Bridge Club’s May 17 game. Paul and Judy Jones were second. Wilma Pouliot and Jeannie Reillieg were third. The club meets at 12:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Waterville Elks Lodge, Industrial Road in Waterville. Additional players are welcome. For more information, […]
Lawrence High recognizes top 10 seniors for 2022
FAIRFIELD — Lawrence High School has announced its class of 2022 top 10 students in alphabetical order. Gage Boudreau, the class salutatorian, is the son of Gary and Dawn Boudreau of Benton. While at Lawrence, he participated in golf: 9, 10, 11, 12; ran cross country: 12; participated in indoor and outdoor track: 9, 10, […]
Residents give preliminary approval to $28.2 million Fairfield-area school district budget
The spending plan for Maine School Administrative District 49 now moves to a referendum vote scheduled for June 14 for residents of Albion, Benton, Clinton and Fairfield.
Fairfield-based school district working to replace water fixtures after testing shows high levels of lead in some places
Maine School Administrative District 49 in recent weeks has tested sinks and drinking fountains at district schools for lead levels, with 16 of the 26 fixtures at Albion Elementary School above recommended levels.
Acting president of KVCC named as the college’s permanent leader
The Maine Community College System announced that current interim president Karen Normandin has been appointed as permanent president of Kennebec Valley Community College.
Elm City Bridge Club recognizes May 10 winners
FAIRFIELD — Ed and Joyce Rushton were winners at the Elm City Bridge Club’s May 10 game. Ken Harvey and Diane Bishop placed second, and Tom Nelson and Sylvia Palmer were third. The club meets at 12:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Elks Lodge, Industrial Road in Waterville. The club welcomes new players. For more […]
Seasonal businesses in central Maine struggle to find workers as economic conditions improve
The national economy is humming and companies are ramping up hiring, but seasonal businesses in central Maine continue to struggle to find enough help as they prepare for the busy summer months.
Fairfield man arrested after late night crash
Dylan Brown, 23, of Fairfield, was charged with operating under the influence after traveling at a high rate of speed Friday night in a residential area and rolling over at the intersection of High and Elm streets.
Lawrence High School recognizes 3rd quarter honor students
Students from Albion, Benton, Clinton and Fairfield attend Lawrence High School