Matt Hongoltz-Hetling

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Published
July 27, 2013

Colby food service chief’s efforts to eradicate child hunger awarded

Joe Klaus, who oversees the food services at Colby College, was recognized recently as one of six 2013 Heroes of Everyday Life by the Sodexo Foundation, which gave a $5,000 grant to the Greater Waterville Area Food Bank on his behalf.
Published
July 26, 2013

Former Fairfield honor roll students face drug charges

Kristian Addison, 19, Dustin Cadogan, 23, and Bryant Wade, 19, all of Fairfield, face multiple drug charges.
Published
July 24, 2013

Ex-Fairfield police chief OUI case postponed

A dispositional court hearing to discuss the case of former chief John Emery, who Skowhegan police say was operating under the influence on December 24, scheduled for Wednesday, was postponed.
Published
July 24, 2013

Pittsfield hospital names new leader

Eastern Maine Healthcare Systems announced Wednesday Terri Vieira has been appointed the new head of Sebasticook Valley Health.
Published
July 22, 2013

Farifield schools boss disappointed by, but accepting of, music fund policy

A new town policy that prioritizes Fairfield’s Crawford Perpetual Music Fund’s growth is working well, even though it has resulted in reduced funding for a local school music program, according to a Town Council member.
Published
July 20, 2013

Residents already applying for Fairfield Community Development funds

Fairfield is the recipient of a $250,000 Community Development Block Grant that it will use to fix up the homes of the town’s low-income residents, like Clifford Risinger, who is optimistic about the future, regardless of his physical circumstances.
Published
July 19, 2013

MIFF special guest, editor Pam Wise, proves she’s a creator

While working on the film “Secretary.” MIFF special guest Pam Wise demonstrated her willingness to argue how she thinks a film should be put together.
Published
July 17, 2013

Police: driver inattention, not alcohol, likely cause of fatal New Sharon crash

Police in New Sharon say that driver inattention was likely the cause of a fatal accident in May, in which John Pelletier pulled his pickup truck out of his driveway and into the path of a tractor-trailer.
Published
July 17, 2013

Ex-Fairfield police chief pleads not guilty to OUI charge

John Emery went on an extended leave two days after the December incident and resigned for personal reasons in March.
Published
July 15, 2013

Speed, alcohol factors in November Oakland fatal

Estanislao Garcia, of Oakland, died when his car hit a utility pole on Webb Road in Oakland.