Amy Calder: Grateful for the farmer

Central Maine farmers work hard and have little or no time off, but they live in paradise.

SAD 49 superintendent says variety of reasons account for staff resignations

Reza Namin said at least one other employee is leaving because he did not like an administrative restructuring plan.

Fairfield-area school board approves revised $27.36 million budget

The latest budget proposal includes $214,916 in new spending and funds both a pre-kindergarten program in Albion and an additional Reading Recovery program teacher.

Fairfield area school board looks to revise out-of-balance budget

After hearing from residents Monday night, the board will reconvene Thursday to make changes and hopefully finalize a budget.

Plymouth State University dean’s list

RSU 49 to offer Summer Food Service Program

Sites include Benton Elementary, Fairfield Primary, Lawrence Junior High, Clinton Elementary school cafeterias.

Fairfield-based school district residents reject out-of-balance school budget

The failure to pass the budget comes on the heels of the district reversing several aspects of a controversial administrative restructuring plan that led to a public outcry.

SAD 49 residents to vote on out-of-balance school budget

Former school board Chair Steve Grenier, who was behind an increase to spending at the May budget meeting, said he is encouraging residents to reject the $27.42 million budget.

ATV riding, river rafting, music and more in Jackman, Madison, Anson and Clinton

This year's Glory Days-themed event scheduled Aug. 22-25 in Madison and Anson is packed with music, food, crafts, antique tractors, fireworks, football, fishing, golf and more fun for the family.

Lawrence High School graduates told to ‘push through the negative’

Former Principal Mark Campbell delivered opening remarks and handed out diplomas at Thursday's commencement, a move cheered by many students.