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Litchfield Fair continues to be a family-oriented event

by Emily Duggan September 11, 2022September 11, 2022

The fair ran Friday through Sunday and attracted around 13,000 according to fair officials.

Community

Litchfield student graduates from Bates College

September 9, 2022September 2, 2022

LEWISTON — Emma Christman of Litchfield graduated May 29 after majoring in geology and biology at Bates College. Christman, the daughter of Paul M. Christman and Jana H. Christman, is a 2018 graduate of the Baxter Academy for Technology and Science. Check out other upcoming area events!

Kennebec Journal, Local & State

Litchfield man uses garden hose to douse flames at trailer home

by Meg Robbins September 1, 2022September 1, 2022

The man’s efforts held the flames at bay until firefighters could arrive at his home on Hathorne Lane. No one was injured.

Community, Kennebec Journal

Litchfield Fair set for Sept. 9-11

September 1, 2022August 22, 2022

This year’s Litchfield Fair is scheduled for Friday through Sunday, Sept. 9-11, at the 44 Plains Road fairgrounds in Litchfield. Gates will be open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sept. 9 and 10, and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 11. The fair will feature musical entertainment, agricultural and livestock events, contests, redneck […]

Kennebec Journal, Local & State

Long-distance friends, bluegrass enthusiasts reunite in Litchfield for Blistered Fingers festival

by Jessica Lowell August 23, 2022August 24, 2022

For 31 years, Greg and Sandy Cormier have been drawing hundreds of fans from around the world to hear top bluegrass bands perform at the Blistered Fingers Family Bluegrass Music Festival.

Kennebec Journal, Local & State

Litchfield officials approve $86K bid for fire department paving

by Chris Bouchard August 23, 2022August 23, 2022

The project includes paving the grassy area in front of the fire station and repaving the existing asphalt, which officials say will make it easier to pull out vehicles, park and plow.

Business

West Gardiner home designer specializing in arch structures looks to expand nationally

by Christopher Wheelock August 20, 2022August 23, 2022

A partnership between Archtype Structures and Shelter +7 in Greene has developed unique, high-efficiency homes with competitive prices.

Community, Kennebec Journal

Augusta chamber sets Business After Hours for Aug. 24 in Litchfield

August 17, 2022August 3, 2022

The Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce’s next Business After Hours is scheduled to be hosted by The Meadows Golf Club from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24, at 495 Huntington Hill Road in Litchfield. The event is free and open to chamber members and guests, according to a news release from the Augusta-based chamber. […]