Abby King, of Fairfield, a student at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, in Worcester, Massachusetts, was one of seven fall WPI student-athletes to earn a spot on their respective sports All-Sportsmanship team. King was a field hockey selection. Now in its second year, the NEWMAC All-Sportsmanship team is intended to recognize one student-athlete from each team.
Steve Fotter performs his self-written and produced song “Cass is Everywhere” at last year’s Warming Up for Christmas Concert. Proceeds from the concert will again support the ShineOnCass Foundation. Contributed photo
The 16th Annual “Warming Up for Christmas” Benefit Guitar Concert will be held Saturday, December 2, beginning at 5 p.m., at Williamson Auditorium, Lawrence High School, in Fairfield. The concert, presented by Benton musician Steve Fotter, has raised over $100,000 for local charities. This year’s concert will again benefit the ShineOnCass Foundation, in honor and memory of Cassidy Charette, of Oakland, who died October 11, 2014, in a hayride accident. Last year’s concert raised over $12,000 for ShineOnCass community programs.
The three-hour concert will include a variety of Christmas music, including rock, blues, jazz and folk, and features performances by Fotter’s 85 guitar students and musical friends. Concert tickets are $20, and can be purchased online at Eventbrite.com (search Steve Fotter). Tickets are also sold at Down Home Music Shop, in Fairfield, and Animal Hospital of Waterville. Limited concert tickets will be available at the door for $25.
In Cassidy’s honor, the Foundation is helping fill Christmas boxes of clothing and gifts for more than 1,700 financially disadvantaged children in Maine through the Maine Children’s Home for Little Wanderer’s Christmas Program. Attendees are asked to please bring new, unwrapped items to the concert or drop off gifts at Animal Hospital of Waterville located at 20 Washington St. in Waterville.
There will also be a raffle for an electric guitar, donated by Down Home Music Shop, and a handcrafted blue afghan “Cassidy” blanket. Raffle tickets are 3 for $5 or 7 for $10 and can be purchased at Down Home Music, at the concert, or by calling 207-314-6996. Winners do not need to be present to win.
Cassidy Charette. Contributed photo
The ShineOnCass Foundation was created by the Charette family to educate, inspire and empower youth to continue Cassidy’s passion for caring for others through volunteer charitable activities. Some of the programs created in Cassidy’s honor and supported by the Foundation include: “Cassidy’s Kitchen,” an outdoor kitchen built at Hart to Hart Farm & Education Center, in Albion; a student-led service program called “Cassidy’s Kids” at Mount Merici Academy, in Waterville; ShineOnCass mentoring programs at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine; girls youth soccer mentoring programs and annual $3,000 ShineOnCass Scholarships and Service Awards at Messalonskee High School.
For more information about the ShineOnCassidy Foundation, email shineoncass@gmail.com.
Fairfield PAL football league Sonny’s Pizza team captured the 2017 Junior Division championship with a 12-0 win over VFW on October 22. Front row, from left to right, Lane Chapman, Jeffrey Clark, Hunter Curtis, Damion York, Evan Greene, Jonathan Higgins, Joseph Greene and Landas Mansfield. Middle row, Trey Leclair, Noah Garza, Aiden Noble, Evan Sargent, Gauge Getchell, Ethan Sargent, Leighton Bradford, Benjamin Murphy, Rylan Smith, Brayden Mullen Xayvier Garcia, Dawson Moore, Tristyn Picchiotti and Garrett Leclerc. Back row, Coaches Jamie Foster, Mark Murphy, Mark Bradford, Justin Moore and Brady Leclerc.
Senior night took place on October 17 for the Lawrence High School, of Fairfield, soccer team. Members of the team make their way onto the field for their last game of the season.
Front row, from left to right, Jaiden Berube, Cole Quirion, Gaige Martin, Brett Lawler, Jeremy Thompson, Colby Nadeau, Braden Littlefield, Preston Roy and Connor Brown. Middle row, Austin Rackleff, Wyatt Gamage, Nash Corson, Parker Higgins, Ryan MacArthur, Jason Palmer and Noah Grass. Back, Coach Joel Littlefield, coach Mel Higgins, coach Nick Nadeau, coach Mike Corson and coach Barry Quirion.
Fairfield PAL football Central Maine Pharmacy Wolves senior team captured the Senior Division championship with a 13-6 win over the Clinton Lions on October 22.
Fairfield PAL football Yankee Trophy team member Garrett Murphy (3), of Fairfield, attempts to gain yardage while Central Maine Pharmacy team member Cole Quirion, of Benton, tries for the stop.
Photo by Kevin Giguere, Central Maine Photography
Fairfield PAL football Sonny’s Pizza team member Garrett Leclerc running down field during opening day.
Photo by Kevin Giguere, Central Maine Photography staff
An intense line of strong thunderstorms passed through the area with the winds uprooting this tree at the home of David “Bucky” Redmonds, on Brooks St., in Fairfield. Braden Littlefield, 11, of Fairfield, surveys the damage.
Front row, from left to right, Colton Carter, Gaige Martin, Cole Quirion, Dawson Moore, Hunter Hart-Guertin and Preston Roy. Second row, Dane Zawistowski, Riley Leary, Cameron Blodgett, Henry Wadsworth, Zebadiah Hannah and Michael Hamlin. Coach Todd Leary, Coach Kevin Guertin, Coach Todd Hamlin, and Manager Barry Quirion. Photo submitted by Central Maine Photography
Cal Ripken 10U District 5 Champions, from Fairfield, moved on to the state tournament last weekend!
Vivian Field, 97 years of age, seated, received the Boston Post Cane as Fairfield’s eldest permanent resident from Fairfield Town Councilor John Picchiotti on April 24. Contributed photo
The town of Fairfield has presented its Boston Post Cane to Vivian R. Field, who recently reached the age of 97 years. The town continues the time-honored tradition of presenting the Boston Post Cane to its eldest permanent resident. The tradition of the Boston Post Cane dates to 1909 for the oldest living man, and in 1930 the tradition was changed to include both men and women. The previous holder of the town’s Boston Post Cane was Mary McCormick, who recently passed at the age of 100.
State Senator Scott Cyrway, left, presented Kiara Carr, of Fairfield, with a Legislative Sentiment for her accomplishment of scoring 1,433 points during her basketball career at Temple Academy, in Waterville.
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On April 6, Senator Scott Cyrway (R-Kennebec) welcomed Kiara Carr, of Fairfield, and her family to the State House. During her visit, Kiara was presented with a Legislative Sentiment recognizing her achievement of scoring 1,433 points as a member of Temple Academy’s girls basketball team.
“During her junior year, Kiara joined an elite group of Maine student-athletes who have reached 1,000 cumulative points in their high school career,” said Sen. Cyrway. “Kiara was not done there. By the end of this past season, Kiara had reached 1,433 points! This is incredible.
“There is no doubt that Kiara is an extremely talented athlete. The amount of time and dedication that it would take one to reach such an accomplishment must be very great. And Kiara was able to reach this achievement, all while balancing the demands of her school work and other extra-curricular activities.
“I’m so proud to have such a talented student-athlete in my district. Congratulations to Kiara and best wishes as she makes her future plans!”