Albion voters approve use of nearly $60,000 for paving projects

The Board of Selectmen is considering using the money at four locations: Quaker Hill Road, Libby Hill Road, East Benton Road and Hussey Road.

Albion woman dies from injuries tied to attempts to start campfire in China

Liza Bragg, 46, suffered fatal burns after standing too close to a campfire, officials said.

Photos: Albion farm holds event that gets up close with 11 baby goats

The event was held to remember Oakland teenager Cassidy Charette, who died in a 2014 hayride accident. Attendees learned how to spin wool, gather eggs and milk cows. All photos by Rich Abrahamson/Morning Sentinel.

Winslow Cubs help out on Earth Day

Albion man dies after car strikes pole

The car Michael Gauthier, 68, was driving went off the Unity Road on Friday and struck the pole after he suffered an apparent medical event, according to Kennebec County Sheriff's Lt. Chris Read.

State expands fish consumption warning for Maine waters due to ‘forever chemical’ contamination

The Maine Center for Disease Control & Prevention warned people last year to limit consumption of fish from several freshwater locations around the state, and announced Thursday that it has expanded the advisory to include new locations.

Fairfield-area school board approves budget proposal with 4.8% increase, position cuts

The area school board approved a $29.6 million budget proposal for the coming year, a 4.8% increase from last year even as the district anticipates cutting 11 positions, most of which are currently vacant.

Municipal Review Committee announces new partner to restart Hampden recycling, waste-to-energy plant

Committee said Wednesday it is seeking a partnership with Innovative Resource Recovery, a special purpose entity backed by a multibillion-dollar asset management firm.

Albion center to host free ShineOnCass event May 7

People can bring pet food and items to donate to Humane Society Waterville Area in memory of Cassidy Charette.

Eager to support local operations, Mainers brave the chill on Maine Maple Sunday

Maine Maple Sunday Weekend is an annual event, with sugarhouses across the state opening their doors for visitors to see the maple syrup-making process and taste the final products.