The Public Utilities Commission combined the three complaints into one docket, requiring original requests from the separate cases to be refiled along with new data requests for Central Maine Power Co. to be filed through April 4.
Meg Robbins
Meg Robbins covers general news in the towns of Oakland, Winslow, China and Vassalboro for the Morning Sentinel. Though she grew up in New Jersey, her ties to Maine reach back generations. Meg’s work has appeared in the Vineyard Gazette, Pine Tree Watch, NJ Spotlight and various other outlets. A graduate of Bowdoin College, Meg began working for the Morning Sentinel in Sept. 2018 after living in South Africa for a year, where she produced a documentary about stand-up comedy. She geeks out over “Saturday Night Live,” movies, cats and good coffee.
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Waldo County official claims name was added to letter denouncing Thorndike deputy fire chief without consent
Thorndike selectman says it does not matter whether Owen Smith, director of the Waldo County Regional Communications Center, signed the complaint letter sent to the board because it still raises serious concerns.
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Thorndike voters may create municipal fire department after mass resignations, leadership dispute
Residents will decide whether to turn the fire company into a municipal department and will begin discussions about building a new salt and sand shed at Saturday’s Town Meeting.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Winslow keeps architect, construction manager for school project despite budget controversy
Stephen Blatt Architects and Ledgewood Construction submitted a budget proposal that turned out to be $3.125 million below the actual cost of the project.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Waterville man arrested in California after allegedly threatening Google
Kyle Long, 33, drove across the country to confront Google employees after YouTube blocked his channel.
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Maine Supreme Court dismisses Waterville plastic bag dispute after challengers miss deadline
Shaun Caron and Cathy Weeks notified the Clerk of Court that they no longer wished to pursue the issue.
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Smithfield holds annual Town Meeting
Summary of the March 9 Town Meeting, including total budget passed, major spending items, local race results and attendance.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Newport, Stetson individuals charged following Burger King drug bust
On Friday the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office and Newport Police searched a Ford Focus, found heroin and drug packaging materials and paraphernalia, and arrested a Newport man and Stetson woman.
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Winslow trailer manufacturer to expand operations into old Sukee ice arena, boost jobs
Trapper Clark, owner of ALCOM LLC, says the acquisition of the $1 million facility is expected to bring upwards of 150 jobs to the Winslow area within three years.
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Waterville PD to host benefit concert for its opioid recovery program
The third annual family-friendly “Musicians for HOPE” concert will take place on Saturday to help Operation HOPE fund the recovery of people in the greater Waterville area who are addicted to opioids.