Kaitlyn Budion

Morning Sentinel

Kaitlyn Budion covers Fairfield, Benton, Clinton, Albion, Pittsfield and the surrounding area for the Morning Sentinel. She is a 2020 graduate of Northeastern University's School of Journalism. While at Northeastern she worked with a variety of outlets, including Somerville Media Center, the Groundtruth project, the Massachusetts State House News Service, and News@Northeastern. A native Minnesotan, Kaitlyn now lives in Waterville.

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Published
June 16, 2022

Perkins wins Senate District 16 Republican nomination after ranked-choice count

State elections officials announce state Rep. Michael Perkins has defeated Kevin Kitchin 922 to 845 to win the Republican nomination for Senate district that covers greater Waterville.
Published
June 15, 2022

Fairfield residents vote against water expansion project

In a nonbinding referendum Tuesday, residents vote 402-282 to reject plan to expand the Kennebec Water District to reach homes affected by PFAS contamination.
Published
June 15, 2022

Perkins and Kitchin head to ranked-choice count for Senate District 16 primary

The Secretary of State’s Office announced Wednesday that the Republican primary for Senate District 16 will go to a ranked choice count after none of the candidates got over half of the votes.
Published
June 14, 2022

Katrina Smith wins Republican nomination for House District 62 seat

Smith has defeated Jennifer Tuminaro 524-316 for the Republican nomination, according to unofficial results released Tuesday night.
Published
June 13, 2022

Lane closed after blown tire causes motor home to veer into woods off I-95 in Pittsfield

Motor home towing Chevrolet Suburban when it blows tires near mile marker 144, causing driver to lose control.
Published
June 11, 2022

Albion votes to explore leaving Fairfield-area school district

At a special Town Meeting election Friday, residents voted 184-23 to support leaving Maine School Administrative District 49.
Published
June 10, 2022

Madison residents to vote on $3.5 million municipal budget at Town Meeting

Residents will gather Monday for the annual meeting and then vote Tuesday to decide the municipal elections.
Published
June 9, 2022

Messalonskee High School graduation focuses on gratitude, positivity

The ceremony Thursday at the Augusta Civic Center saw 155 seniors receive their diplomas and student speakers who gave thanks to those who guided them through challenging times.
Published
June 9, 2022

Pittsfield council moves forward with state partnership on Main Street project

The Town Council this week decided to work with the state Department of Transportation on planning that will allow for a broader view of work that’s needed along Main Street downtown.
Published
June 8, 2022

Winslow graduates reflect on challenges they have faced, including COVID-19, loss of popular teacher

Winslow High School holds its 120th graduation Wednesday night at Colby College in Waterville, with seniors recalling all they have faced, including the pandemic and sudden death in December of Pete Bolduc.