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 6, 2021

Lawrence High School educator named Somerset County Teacher of the Year

Kevin Malady, who has taught science at Lawrence in Fairfield for more than 40 years, is credited for his dedication, creativity and innovation. Students and colleagues say the award is long overdue.
Published
June 5, 2021

Pittsfield to hold election Tuesday for At-Large Town Council seat

Pittsfield will hold a special municipal election Tuesday to fill an At-Large Town Council seat, at the same time as the MSAD 53 budget referendum. The budget will also be voted on in the other towns in the district, Detroit and Burnham.
Published
June 2, 2021

Driver says he fell asleep at wheel, causing crash with minor injuries in Fairfield

The two-vehicle crash on Route 201 near the Good Will-Hinckley school in Fairfield resulted in one vehicle veering off into the woods.
Published
May 27, 2021

Benton voters face land-use questions at upcoming town meeting

Benton will hold a special town meeting June 8 to vote by secret ballot on several articles focused on ensuring that definitions and procedures are consistent.
Published
May 24, 2021

At Waterville area municipal offices, differing rules on mask-wearing as officials digest latest pandemic guidance

Some town offices have immediately removed requirements for mask-wearing inside, while others are keeping mask rules in place for now as COVID-19 vaccinations continue.
Published
May 23, 2021

A little rain couldn’t dampen excitement of in-person graduation at Colby College

After canceling its in-person commencement last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Waterville college holds full ceremony Sunday morning for class of 2021.
Published
May 21, 2021

Benton’s Alewife Festival canceled again, but great fish migration swims on

While the COVID-19 pandemic has forced cancellation of festival for second consecutive year, the yearly alewife migration continues in big numbers in the Sebasticook River.
Published
May 18, 2021

Fairfield-area school district proposes slight decrease in budget

The MSAD 49 district budget for the 2021-22 year features a 0.76% decrease to the operating budget, which will be up for a vote by residents June 8.
Published
May 14, 2021

Minor injuries reported after multi-unit Winslow house fire

A multi-unit home on Bellevue Street caught fire Friday afternoon and spread up the back wall of the house.
Published
May 13, 2021

Fairfield Town Council moves forward with water system expansion

The Fairfield Town Council met Tuesday and discussed the 2021-22 budget and the next steps for the town’s request for qualifications for the public drinking water system expansion.