The Garden Club Federation of Maine will award several scholarships.
April 2012
Nor’easter brings relief for most
A rare, late-April nor’easter that brought between 2 and 3 inches of rain to central Maine — and put most of the area under a flood watch — was a welcome development for many, considering the unseasonably hot and dry conditions of the previous weeks.
Wind energy gets another look in Farmington
FARMINGTON — Selectmen will decide tonight whether they should ask voters to amend a recently adopted ordinance that regulates wind energy projects in town.
Waterville looks at wider smoking ban
WATERVILLE — Smoking will be prohibited at most city parks, trails, playgrounds and other recreation areas if city councilors approve the ban.
Investors plan to develop energy at former radar station in Moscow
MOSCOW — Cianbro Corp. of Pittsfield and two investors from Massachusetts have bought land and buildings owned for decades by the federal government and plan to develop energy generating plants on the site as well as attract other businesses.
Hallowell Public Works crew keeps city beautiful
Several years ago, the city of Hallowell wisely determined that the land where the elementary school was once located would remain open. Today parents, their kids and pets wander down Middle Street and enjoy slides, swings, games and runs throughout the area. I know; I live where I see the colorful collection each day. A […]
Morning Sentinel police log: April 24, 2012
FAIRFIELD — Five people were charged with underage drinking late Saturday night after police raided a party off Center Road.
Fewer legislative candidates using Clean Election funds
The court-mandated elimination of matching money makes Clean Election financing less appealing to some.
Mock drunk driving wreck scene planned in Farmington
FARMINGTON — A mock drunken driving accident scene will be created in Farmington in hopes of giving college students a graphic reminder of the dangers of impaired and distracted driving.