Benton native named 2023 Senior Sailor of year

Unity-based land trust to host Ruffed Grouse talk in Benton Dec. 13

Benton board agrees to reinstate tax abatement for resident contending with CMP substation noise

The Board of Select Persons this week approved the abatement for Melissa Patterson, who happens to be a member of the board, and there are eight others who are expected to ask the board to also have their abatements reapproved.

Fairfield police seek identity of driver who fled into Benton woods after chase

The chase started in Norridgewock late Sunday and ended on Albion Road in Benton where the driver bailed out of the car and ran, leaving a dog in the reportedly stolen vehicle.

Lawrence Junior High School names honor students

Benton residents affected by buzz from CMP substation protest apparent loss of tax abatement

Nine homeowners who said they for years have put up with the noise from the Central Maine Power Co. substation near Albion Road recently told the Board of Select Persons the abatements they had received were discontinued.

Benton talk to cover Maine Entomological Society, wonders of bugs

Fairfield Town Council names Fire Department veteran as chief

Lt. Travis Leary, 40, who has been with the department for 26 years, is the new chief of fire operations for Fairfield and Benton.

Albion man indicted on child sex assault charges

Sean M. Eori, 43, was indicted on 11 charges by a Kennebec County grand jury.

SAD 49 appoints new principal for Albion and Fairfield schools

Pam Blaise will head the Albion Elementary School and Fairfield Primary School for the Fairfield-based school district.