Augusta-area clerks report high turnout on Election Day as voters point to governor’s race as leading factor driving them to polls

Fayette saw the highest turnout for a midterm election in more than two decades, according to its election warden. In Hallowell, nearly 2,000 of Hallowell's 2,300 registered voters had cast their ballots by noon on Tuesday, according to City Clerk Diane Polky.

Candidates for District 2 on the Kennebec County Commissioners seek more transparency in county government

Democrat Charlotte Warren and Republican Joseph Pietroski Jr. are vying for the seat being vacated by Nancy Rines, who is not seeking reelection.

Fayette voters to consider funding for high-speed internet, Starling Hall renovations

In-person voting is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Nov. 8 at Fayette Central School at 2023 Main St.

Kennebec Woodland Partnership forestry field day set for Fayette

Kennebec Land Trust expands conservation area, recreation opportunities in Fayette

The land trust recently acquired the 74-acre Hales Pond Woodland Preserve in Fayette, which will allow for hiking, hunting, snowshoeing paddling and fishing.

Winthrop-based land trust to host property dedication Aug. 18 in Fayette

As demand for home-delivered meals surges, volunteers keep Meals on Wheels rolling

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the service that provides food to those who are homebound has increased from 800 to 1,100 central Maine households that regularly receive meals.

Fayette voters approve $3 million budget

The $3,003,964 budget approved at the annual Town Meeting on Wednesday represents a slight reduction from last year's total of $3,059,829.

Rep. Charlotte Warren wins Democratic nomination for seat on Kennebec County Commissioners

Warren, who because of term limits cannot seek reelection as the state representative for Hallowell, Manchester and West Gardiner, is to face Joseph Pietroski Jr., the Republican nominee from Winthrop, in November for the open seat representing 14 communities in southern and western Kennebec County.

Fayette student graduates from SUNY Potsdam