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.
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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.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
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.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
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.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Man from Puerto Rico arrested in Fairfield double stabbing, police say
Alejandro Rivera, 31, was taken to the Somerset County Jail in Madison, according to police. He is charged with two counts of elevated aggravated assault.
Posted inMaine, News
Alarm mistakenly activated at Lawrence schools leads to lockdown
Lawrence High School and the adjacent junior high were under lockdown for approximately an hour Tuesday morning until Fairfield authorities determined there was no danger to students and staff.
Posted inAmy Calder, Columns, Maine
Amy Calder: New support group offers hope to people with brain injuries
People in central Maine who have suffered a stroke or brain injury are encouraged to talk about their experience with a group that formed this month in Fairfield, Amy Calder writes.
Posted inCommunity, Morning Sentinel
Fairfield Grange member makes lap quilts for veterans
Victor Grange 139 in Fairfield Center recently held a lap quilt drive for benefit veterans. Joyce Green, a member of the Grange, responded to the drive by making five lap quilts. Members decided that those quilts would be given to local veterans.
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Recount confirms initial winners of Fairfield Town Council race
Recount on Tuesday upholds last week’s outcome: Incumbent John Picchiotti and newcomer Matthew Townsend win two seats.
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Fairfield to hold recount after 20 votes separate two Town Council candidates
Incumbent Peter Lawrence requests recount after falling short of the vote tally of another incumbent, John Picchiotti.