Graduating high school students eligible for free tuition at KVCC

An info night regarding the program is planned for 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 18.

Fairfield and Unity residents express concerns over scope of ‘forever chemicals’ contamination at town halls with Erin Brockovich

At two weekend town halls to discuss 'forever chemical' contamination with consumer advocate Erin Brockovich, Fairfield and Unity residents expressed concerns about the scope of the contamination — if they should be worried about their kids, their food and their health.

State officials cite ‘forever chemicals’ in warning against fish consumption in central Maine, elsewhere

Health authorities issue advisory Thursday warning about consuming fish taken from fresh water in Fairfield, Oakland, Unity and Waterville.

KVCC names academic building in honor of former school president Barbara Woodlee

Kennebec Valley Community College to hold ceremony Monday to dedicate building to Barbara W. Woodlee, who served as the school's president from 1984 to 2012.

Man arrested after attempting to rob Fairfield bank, police say

A South Dakota man, 47-year-old Mark J. Ryder, was taken into custody Friday following the attempted robbery of Skowhegan Savings Bank on Main Street in Fairfield, according to police.

Conservationists criticize dam owner for impeding salmon migration along Kennebec River

The Kennebec Coalition and the Conservation Law Foundation say Brookfield Renewable Partners must do more to project the endangered Atlantic salmon at four Brookfield dams from Waterville to Skowhegan.

Androscoggin Grange No. 8 in Greene starts ambitious fundraising campaign to keep doors open

Even as some Maine Granges have closed their doors for good, others have adapted and continue to grow stronger ties within their community.

Sappi union workers rally amid contract negotiations with company

Members of United Steelworkers Local 9 gathered along Route 201 in Skowhegan on Tuesday to make a more visible pitch for higher wages and better benefits.

Fairfield man assaults 2 officers while being arrested for domestic violence, police say

Isaac O'Connor, 25, arrested Saturday on one charge of domestic violence assault and two charges of assault on an officer after he spit on a Fairfield officer and later grabbed another, according to officials.

Local students make NY college dean’s list