Community solar farms, which sprouted after a 2019 law went into effect, now face challenges including higher costs for Mainers and glitches in hooking up to the grid.
2023
Posted inNews
New York woman, Wilton man indicted on drug charges
The two were charged with trafficking in fentanyl and crack cocaine in October 2022 in Wilton.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
Week In Photos April 7-14, 2023
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
Posted inAmy Calder, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Reporting Aside: With a shoestring budget and plenty of elbow grease, group looks to make Waterville shine
Volunteers turned out recently to help the nonprofit Waterville Community Land Trust erect a gazebo at the park and community garden it built on Water Street in the city’s South End, Amy Calder writes.
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High court temporarily blocks restrictions on abortion pill
The Supreme Court is temporarily keeping in place federal rules for use of an abortion drug, while it takes time to more fully consider the issues raised in a court challenge.
Posted inMaine
State leaders denounce white supremacist letters sent to lawmakers
At least 8 Democratic legislators received the letters Wednesday, leaders said. A former Portland City Council candidate read the same letter aloud at Monday’s council meeting.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Massachusetts guardsman accused of leak appears in court as U.S. spells out case against him
Friday’s new details about the highest-profile intelligence leak shed light on how investigators came to zero in on Jack Teixeira, even though a motive for the disclosures remains publicly unexplained.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Nation & World, New England
Landmark law saved whales through marine industries’ changes
The drive to protect vanishing whales has brought profound impacts to marine industries and those changes are accelerating as the Endangered Species Act approaches its 50th anniversary.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
China vows not to sell arms to any party in Ukraine war
China has maintained that it is neutral in the conflict, while backing Russia politically, rhetorically and economically.
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Sports Digest: Dearden two-run single in eighth inning lifts Sea Dogs, 3-2
Portland comes from behind to earn a 3-2 Eastern League win over New Hampshire.