Two arrested after search of Fairfield home yields illicit drugs, stolen items, police say

Police said they seized about a half-pound of fentanyl and some 300 stolen items Friday at a house on Green Road.

Police identify 2 men arrested in connection with Waterville, Fairfield robberies

Undisclosed amounts of money were taken during robberies this week at Bangor Savings Bank on upper Main Street in Waterville and the Circle K convenience store on Norridgewock Road in Fairfield.

Oklahoma man arrested following social media posts that led to closure of Fairfield-area schools

Edward T. Dawe, 32, who previously lived in Fairfield and Waterville, was arrested Monday after he posted messages to the School Administrative District 49 Facebook page, Fairfield police said.

Three candidates vie for seat on Fairfield Town Council

Incumbent Lawrence MacDonald is trying to secure another three-year term on the council but is facing challenges from Duane Bickford and Matthew Tulley.

Fairfield-area schools remain closed Monday after social media post draws concerns

School Administrative District 49 schools were closed Thursday and Friday following the deadly shooting in Lewiston, and remained closed Monday after a concerning message was posted over the weekend.

Refugees to be provided transitional housing at Good Will-Hinckley in Fairfield

About 35 refugees from Somalia, Syria and other countries are to be relocated from southern Maine to the Good Will-Hinckley campus.

Fairfield Police to host drive-thru Trunk or Treat event Oct. 29

Children, adults flock to Fairfield library fall festival

Pumpkin painting, a magic show, live music and more were offered Saturday at Lawrence Public Library where many children and adults showed up in costume.

Two dogs die in fire at Fairfield apartment complex

The fire broke out Friday in a second-floor unit at the American Lodge on Main Street.

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.