Maine milk producers holding their own in face of changing tastes

The bankruptcy of Dean Foods, the country's largest milk producer, could have some impact in Maine, where milk production and values have remained relatively stable for the last decade.

Clinton Elementary School first-quarter honor roll

Recycling exchange store set to open at Clinton Transfer Station

According to Town Manager Earla Haggerty, the exchange shop was created as a way to not only cut down on the cost of waste but to encourage what she is calling "community recycling."

Car fire in Clinton backs up southbound traffic on interstate on Sunday

Nobody was injured in the fire that backed up traffic into Burnham in both lanes of Interstate 95 south. .

Clinton committee developing new plan for town improvement

According to Chairman Terry Knowles, the town's existing comprehensive plan is long past its expiration date, which prompted the selectmen in June to request the committee to regroup and begin developing an updated plan.

Fairfield area school district welcomes new interim assistant superintendent

Patricia Watts, a graduate of the University of Maine Orono, has held the positions of a teacher, principal, elementary supervisor, assistant superintendent and curriculum coordinator for Augusta, Lincolnville, RSU 12, SAD 49, Topsfield and Wiscassett.

Clinton police officer named Carnegie hero for saving man from fire

Phillip DiLuca ran into burning mobile home on Gold Street and saved sleeping resident.

Town manager, police chief release report on Clinton police activity

Clinton Town Manager Earla Haggerty and Police Chief Stanley Bell hope Clinton's 2018 law enforcement incident log will educate residents about the work the police do and address complaints.

Petition to oust Clinton selectman fails after coming up short on signatures

Petitioners had 30 days to collect 353 signatures, which accounted for 15% of the registered voter population in Clinton.

Clinton residents question manager over ‘gift shop’ at town dump

Mark Hachey, brother of former transfer station director Mike Hachey, noted that the proposed recycling exchange store seemed to violate a policy against loitering at the dump that Haggerty implemented last month.