Omicron Delta Kappa celebrates 2 local students

Fayette officials to mull future of Starling Hall after voters reject $500,000 for renovations

Town officials and a local nonprofit that hoped to turn the state's oldest Grange building into a community center must decide whether to look for new funding sources or sell the property.

Food pantries face challenges, make changes before the holidays

An increase in the need for food assistance is being seen by most area food pantries.

Kennebec County elects first Republican commissioner in over 30 years

Joseph Pietroski Jr. narrowly defeated Democrat Charlotte Warren in the race for the District 2 Kennebec County commissioner seat.

Fayette voters reject raising $500,000 for renovations to Starling Hall

Residents approved all other local ballot questions Tuesday, signaling support for high-speed internet and a desire to temporarily block solar development in the town.

Augusta-area clerks report high turnout on Election Day as voters point to governor’s race as leading factor driving them to polls

Fayette saw the highest turnout for a midterm election in more than two decades, according to its election warden. In Hallowell, nearly 2,000 of Hallowell's 2,300 registered voters had cast their ballots by noon on Tuesday, according to City Clerk Diane Polky.

Candidates for District 2 on the Kennebec County Commissioners seek more transparency in county government

Democrat Charlotte Warren and Republican Joseph Pietroski Jr. are vying for the seat being vacated by Nancy Rines, who is not seeking reelection.

Fayette voters to consider funding for high-speed internet, Starling Hall renovations

In-person voting is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Nov. 8 at Fayette Central School at 2023 Main St.

Kennebec Woodland Partnership forestry field day set for Fayette

Kennebec Land Trust expands conservation area, recreation opportunities in Fayette

The land trust recently acquired the 74-acre Hales Pond Woodland Preserve in Fayette, which will allow for hiking, hunting, snowshoeing paddling and fishing.