Waterville mayoral candidates debate taxes, education, ‘political elites’

Phil Bofia and Jay Coelho, each a former city councilor in Waterville, square off Wednesday night in a televised debate at the Fairfield Community Center.

Fairfield area school district receives funding for child care program

Starting on Oct. 5, children in Maine School Administrative District 49 will be able to attend an all day program at the Fairfield Community Center under the supervision of Alfond Youth and Community Center staff.

Winthrop man indicted on rape, kidnapping charges

Jon L. Westerlund, 35, was one of several area residents indicted last week by a Kennebec County grand jury.

Fairfield house destroyed by fire

A captain with the Fairfield Fire Department said no one was injured in the fire Saturday evening at 17 Grant Lane.

Central Maine Growth Council grant to pump more than $1.2 million into mid-Maine

A $600,000 federal grant, with matching funding, will help retain, establish and grow technology-based companies in mid-Maine.

Fairfield-area school district authorizes fall sports under guidelines from MPA

In an 11-1 vote, the board of directors for Maine School Administrative District 49 authorized fall sports to operate under modified conditions.

KVCC to offer Flex Start semester beginning Sept. 21

Fairfield’s Josiah Webber receives special honors

Waterville Youth Center, MSAD 49, Fairfield eye community center for child care

Alfond Youth has already launched programs for Waterville and Winslow students and is making arrangements with Fairfield and SAD 49 to secure a facility in hopes that the state comes through with funding for all three programs.

Fairfield orchard looking at safe ways to host Maine Apple Sunday with same traditions

The Apple Farm is hoping to be able to provide hayrides this year and other festivities, but with safer protocols in place such as mask-wearing and social distancing.