FAIRFIELD — Kennebec Valley Community College has received grant funds intended to enhance the college’s capacity for remote education and increase student participation in remote and high school dual enrollment programs. The Institutional Resilience and Expanded Postsecondary Opportunity program awarded the grant in August. The COVID-19 pandemic has showcased the need for remote learning opportunities […]
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Fairfield man charged following weekend break-in at Lawrence High School
Police said Caleb Ferreira, 20, was charged Monday with burglary, theft and criminal mischief after the incident at the school.
Elm City Bridge Club recognizes Oct. 12 winners
FAIRFIELD — Ed and Joyce Rushton were winners at the Elm City Bridge Club’s Oct. 12 game. Ken Harvey and Di Bishop placed second, David Bourque and Suzon Morrison placed third, and Lee Lenfest and Gabriele Rice placed fourth. The club meets at noon every Tuesday at the Elks Lodge, Industrial Road in Waterville. Participants […]
Four arrested after searches of Fairfield house turn up drugs, explosive device, police say
Officers arrest Derek Poirier, 40, on Sunday at his Winter Street house. A day later, police searched the house again and arrested another three suspects.
Three injured in weekend crash on I-95 in Fairfield, police say
An SUV went off the highway Saturday, crashed into a tree and then caught fire, according to authorities.
‘Forever chemicals’ found in Fairfield Industrial Drive fish ponds; town advises against consumption
Maine Department of Environmental Protection found elevated levels of chemicals in the water. Now, the town says fish from the ponds should not be eaten.
Fairfield-area school district finds site for new building
The Maine State Administrative District 49 board of directors heard a presentation on how the district’s school construction project is faring. The current plan is to renovate Benton Elementary School and use it to house students in kindergarten through second grade; third through sixth-grade students will be moved into a new building.
Elm City Bridge Club recognizes Oct. 5 winners
FAIRFIELD — Winners at the Elm City Bridge Club’s Oct. 5 game were Ed Rushton and Suzon Morrison. Jeannie Reising and Lynne Kerschner placed second, Ken Harvey and Di Bishop placed third, and Dick Quinlan and Pat Kick placed fourth. The club meets at noon every Tuesday at the Elks Lodge, Industrial Road in Waterville. […]
Fairfield Grange to host vaccination events Oct. 6, 27
FAIRFIELD — Victor Grange, in cooperation with Northern Light Health, plans to host vaccination events from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays, Oct. 6 and Oct. 27, at the junction of routes 139/104 and Route 23. Northern Light Health will be offering the Pfizer Booster, and to people 65 and older the flu shot in addition […]
Elm City Bridge Club recognizes Sept. 28 winners
FAIRFIELD — Jeanie Reiling and Lynn Kerchener were winners at the Elm City Bridge Club’s Sept. 28. Jess Gunther and Willy Pouliot placed second, Di Bishop and Ken Harvey placed third, and Ed Rushton and Suzon Morrison placed fourth. The club meets at noon every Tuesday at the Elks Lodge, Industrial Road in Waterville. Participants […]