State Rep. Catherine Nadeau, a Democrat, has been termed out, but Republican Cathy Nadeau is running for her seat against Rep. Catherine Nadeau’s brother, Ray Caron. And they all just happen to live quite nicely in the same town.
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Maine Voices: Want a healthy planet? Check your rivers
Mainers should be proud of their leadership in river restoration. Still, there’s a lot more work to do.
Sen. Cyrway: Maine’s school resource officers are too valuable to lose
Abolishing the program will affect safety and eliminate a tool for breaking down barriers between young people and law enforcement.
$190 million solar project proposed in Unity Township, Benton and Clinton
If the Three Corners Solar Project in Unity Township, Benton and Clinton is approved by the Maine Public Utilities Commission and the Maine Department of Environmental Protection, construction could begin in 2021.
Identities of victims in Clinton wagon crash released
Clinton police Chief Rusty Bell said two women remained hospitalized Wednesday after the crash Sunday in which a horse-drawn wagon carrying four passengers struck a utility pole, parked car and another utility pole before coming to rest in the street.
Controversial Fairfield area superintendent resigns after just 10 months
Reza Namin, who made waves in School Administrative District 49 after serving as Westbrook’s superintendent, told the school staff Tuesday that he has accepted a position with another organization.
Benton’s alewife festival celebrates resurgence of fish
This summer marks 20 years since the removal of Edwards Dam, a key step toward opening up the Sebasticook River for alewives to spawn.
Fairfield area school board authorizes independent review of administration
The board of School Administrative District 49 authorized the review after calls for the superintendent’s resignation amid the rollout of a restructuring plan.
Buyouts total $417,000 for 3 SAD 49 administrators
Superintendent Reza Namin says the money will come from insurance and funds left over in the current budget.
Fairfield area school superintendent apologizes after board leadership upended
SAD 49 Superintendent Reza Namin said he failed to engage enough with students and pledged to establish new lines of communication with them following controversy over his restructuring plan.