Kennebec County Sheriff investigating driver in Clinton tractor-trailer roll over

Around 6 a.m. Tuesday, Chris Smith, 50, of Houlton, was traveling on the Hinckley Road in Clinton when police say he failed to make a sharp corner and rolled the tractor-trailer he was driving onto its side.

It’s not Maine Maple Sunday, but this new fall event will do

Thirty maple farms throughout the state, including farms in Albion, Clinton, Buxton and Sidney, are gearing up to host open houses this weekend instead of the traditional Maine Maple Sunday on the fourth Sunday in March.

Newcomers Brownell, Collamore seek House District 106 seat

Republican Amanda Collamore and Democrat Ethan Brownell are vying for the seat in the Maine House of Representatives that represents Clinton, Detroit and Pittsfield.

Fairfield area school district receives funding for child care program

Starting on Oct. 5, children in Maine School Administrative District 49 will be able to attend an all day program at the Fairfield Community Center under the supervision of Alfond Youth and Community Center staff.

Winthrop man indicted on rape, kidnapping charges

Jon L. Westerlund, 35, was one of several area residents indicted last week by a Kennebec County grand jury.

Northern Vermont University president’s list

Recognized for academic achievement were Jaden Gray of Clinton and Jessica Hillman of Gardiner.

Fairfield-area school district authorizes fall sports under guidelines from MPA

In an 11-1 vote, the board of directors for Maine School Administrative District 49 authorized fall sports to operate under modified conditions.

Waterville Youth Center, MSAD 49, Fairfield eye community center for child care

Alfond Youth has already launched programs for Waterville and Winslow students and is making arrangements with Fairfield and SAD 49 to secure a facility in hopes that the state comes through with funding for all three programs.

Vehicle rollover on I-95 on the Fairfield-Clinton line believed to be caused by defective tire

The passengers sustained injuries that were not considered life-threatening after the vehicle rolled multiple times before coming to a halt, state police said.

Jennifer Burlage named to Montclair State University’s dean’s list