Residents of MSAD 49 approve plan for $45.6 million elementary school in Benton

People in the Fairfield-based school district approved the measure Tuesday by a nearly 400-vote margin, but they rejected a related question seeking $1.8 million in local money for a larger gym for the school.

Big changes afoot in Fairfield-area school district as residents consider plan for $47 million elementary school

The state would pick up nearly all of the tab for the project, which would lead to the closure of three schools as the district moves to consolidate grades.

Mainers with Florida connections monitor Hurricane Ian, stay in touch with family

As the powerful storm makes landfall in Florida, those who live there are holed up at their homes, awaiting the onslaught of wind and water.

Clinton Fire and Police departments receive grants to upgrade equipment

The Fire Department expects to use a grant to buy equipment that allows firefighters to refill their air tanks, while police are looking to use two grants to enhance their body camera system.

Clinton approves purchase of pickup truck as police cruiser

Selectmen on Tuesday approved the acquisition of a 2022 Ford F-150 for the Police Department, to replace a 2017 Ford SUV the department now uses.

Association helps local schools by funding outdoor learning projects

Schools include Cony, Palermo, Richmond, China, Gardiner, Albion, Oakland, Madison, Canaan, Skowhegan, Clinton, Fairfield and Hartland.

Clinton property tax rate set at ‘artificially low’ level, consultant says

Residents at the Town Meeting in June rejected a proposal to raise the property tax rate, leading selectmen this week to use about $200,000 in undesignated money to cover costs, a move the town's assessor agent said could prove to be problematic.

As new school year approaches, Fairfield-area district to hold job fair for several open positions

Maine School Administrative District 49, which includes Albion, Benton, Clinton and Fairfield, is planning a job fair Monday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Lawrence High School Annex.

UMaine Presque Isle names local dean’s list students

Fairfield area schools bus route schedule