Lawrence High students to protest principal’s exit through silent walkout

At the beginning of the school day Wednesday, students who are frustrated with a lack of transparency about the superintendent's administrative restructuring will stage a peaceful protest.

SAD 49 school board votes to put legal counsel out to bid

The choice has been controversial because some board members have said they felt more comfortable with their current firm and were uncomfortable with the superintendent choosing a new firm without full board consent.

Clinton man dies in single-car crash in Benton

Christian Yahnel, 20, of Clinton, was pronounced dead at the scene early Wednesday on Bangor Road in Benton after the vehicle he was driving struck a tree, according to a Kennebec County sheriff's lieutenant.

Benton’s Blaisdell earns degree in marketing

Benton voters to weigh in on sewer line extension at the annual Town Meeting Saturday

Alewife festival back on the table along with plans for a public park with a walking trail by the Kennebec River.

Claim of state dispatch center underfunding disputed as Gardiner looks to rally affected Kennebec County towns

Cliff Wells denies Kennebec County Sheriff Ken Mason's claim the regional dispatch center is underfunded, while Gardiner proposes a solution to keep the center running for 22 communities.

Benton municipal election absentee ballots available

State-run dispatch center in Augusta allegedly underfunded for years

A lack of funding for the state-run regional communications center in Augusta has contributed to the dispatch service problems 22 Kennebec County communities currently face.

Hollywood performer delivers anti-bullying message to SAD 49 students, parents

In seven talks this week, Los Angeles-based motivational speaker Retro Bill is addressing the harms of bullying — and how to stay above it at each of SAD 49's schools.

Benton students raise funds for Waterville Humane Society

The Cause for Paws fundraiser was part of an 'Effective Citizen' unit.