The period for submitting a public comment ends on Friday, Feb. 8. The PUC’s Administrative Director Harry Lanphear said that the commission would likely discuss whether or not to launch a formal investigation into CMP before the end of the month.
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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.
Morning Sentinel Feb. 6 police log
Waterville area police reports for Feb. 6, 2019.
Kennebec County commissioners debate dispatching changes
No matter what, the cost of dispatching law enforcement next year will increase for 22 Kennebec County communities. Municipal and county officials continue to discuss viable options for the future and plan to convene again Tuesday.
Pulver funds will support 40 Colby students’ research each year
A recent $5 million donation from David and Carol Pulver will bring experts to Mayflower Hill and finance biomedical research done by Colby College students. The first recipients of the award, selected based on high school achievement, will be members of the Class of 2024, according to the college’s communications office.
Sunday sees streak of car burglaries in Skowhegan
In a two-hour span, three unlocked cars were burglarized in the greater downtown area of Skowhegan.
Morning Sentinel Feb. 4 police log
Waterville area police reports for Feb. 4, 2019.
Colby hotel to contain eight more rooms than anticipated
The college remains otherwise tight-lipped about its boutique hotel, due to open on Main Street in 2020, but details about the “architectural and operational plans” are expected to be made public in the next few weeks.
With $5M donation, Colby alumnus aims to bolster biomedical research
Colby College announced on Friday the creation of the Pulver Science Scholars Program, which will finance student research, helping ease competition for federal grants, and bring distinguished scientists to campus.
Mid-20th-century films back on big screen, honoring director John Ford on 125th birthday
The Maine Film Center has organized 10 screenings of Ford or Ford-influenced films, which will play across the state; in Waterville, “The Informer” and “Uptight” will be shown on Feb. 9 and 10, respectively.
Following back-to-back blazes, Huhtamaki operations go on
Company’s spokesman Wess Hudelson said production at the College Avenue facility would resume partially Thursday and completely within four weeks, and the incidents should not cause any product shortages for consumers.