Forever chemicals found in chicken eggs as Maine expands testing to 34 communities

Backyard hens kept by a Fairfield family with contaminated water had high levels of PFAS in their eggs, fueling concerns in a region already dealing with contaminated cow milk and venison.

Lawrence High School names honor roll students

Elm City Bridge Club recognizes Nov. 30 winners

Lawrence Junior High School lists first-quarter honor students

Abandoned rail line to be converted into 32-mile recreational trail through central Maine

Officials say the trail, known as the Madison Branch, will particularly appeal to snowmobilers and ATV riders as it extends from Oakland north into Norridgewock, Madison, Embden and other towns.

Historic Fairfield building looks to become popular year-round destination

In the past, the Victor Grange was unable to host events in the winter months because of the cold, but the addition of insulation provides more opportunities for using the building.

Restaurant and tavern to launch next month in Fairfield

Kent and Morgan Eliassen say they were undeterred by the COVID-19 pandemic and a persistent labor shortage when deciding to open the River Jack Tavern at 230 Main St.

State to expand testing of deer, and add turkeys, too, after ‘forever chemicals’ found in Fairfield-area animals

The expanded testing comes as the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife on Tuesday directed people not to eat the meat of deer found in the Fairfield region because of elevated chemical levels.

State issues do-not-eat advisory for deer harvested in the Fairfield-area over ‘forever chemicals’

The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife issued the advisory Tuesday after finding high levels of 'forever chemicals,' or PFAS, in deer in the area.

Fairfield man, family collect 100-plus Thanksgiving dinners for area residents

Tim Martin and his family recently collected the food baskets for local families and delivered them to the schools for distribution.