After shrinking the scale of the project and extending the deadline, Fiberight plans to design the plant at the end of summer, when MRC towns have opted in or out of the venture.

The town is considering having the birds moved to another body of water, but Town Manager Peter Nielsen said they will not be killed.

The Betsy Ann Ross House of Hope is expected to provide housing for up to nine female veterans and their children, but organizers need to get city permission before any more work can be done to the house.

Ham radio operator Jack Schrader explained the technology behind and the uses of ham radios to more than 30 campers at the YMCA Camp of Maine.