Matt Hongoltz-Hetling

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Published
January 9, 2013

Man subdued, arrested after refusing to leave Lawrence High School in Fairfield

FAIRFIELD — A 48-year old man was arrested at Lawrence High School Wednesday morning after teachers confronted him in the hallway and he refused to leave.
Published
January 8, 2013

Albion aims to keep town budget, tax rates level

ALBION — Selectmen say they’re determined to keep the town’s budget from rising this year, members said this week.
Published
January 7, 2013

Waterville woman charged with felony assault on emergency room staffers

WATERVILLE — A West Street woman has been charged with felony assault after she allegedly attacked two medical care providers in a local emergency room.
Published
January 7, 2013

Grant enables Kennebec Valley Community College to offer sustainable agriculture program

FAIRFIELD — One year after acquiring a farm as part of a 700-acre expansion, Kennebec Valley Community College announced Monday that a grant will help the school offer the first two-year sustainable agricultural degree in the state.
Published
January 7, 2013

RSU 18 to re-examine, upgrade school security

The school security in Oakland-based Regional School Unit 18 will be reviewed and strengthened in the wake of the Sandy Hook school shootings, according to Superintendent Gary Smith.
Published
January 6, 2013

Fairfield Town Council turnover seats first woman in 14 years, ends Giroux’s long tenure

FAIRFIELD — A significant turnover on the Town Council has seen the end of one 54-year career of public service and the seating of the first female councilor in more than a decade.
Published
January 6, 2013

Dads play mentor, playmate and guardian as Belgrade Central School ‘Watch DOGS’

BELGRADE — Two months before the Newtown school shooting tragedy, a national organization that formed in response to another school shooting in 1998 established a chapter at Belgrade Central School.
Published
January 2, 2013

Acting police chief named in Fairfield

FAIRFIELD — The second-ranking officer in the Fairfield Police Department was authorized to serve as acting chief Wednesday night, one week after police Chief John Emery went on an unexpected leave of absence.
Published
December 30, 2012

Fireworks restrictions likely coming to Oakland

OAKLAND — The new year is likely to bring fireworks restrictions to the town, as officials move toward a new ordinance.
Published
December 26, 2012

Burglars strike Waterville self-storage units, latest in a series of break-ins

WATERVILLE — Police are investigating another burglary from a self-storage company after nine units on Aviation Way were broken into recently.