A developer says the six-month ban will slow his 3,500-panel project down, but he’s still interested in selling power to public buildings and businesses.
Michael Shepherd
Nationally backed group has money lead in Maine marijuana legalization duel
The group tied to the Marijuana Policy Project raised more than $50,000 in the first quarter compared to Legalize Maine’s $30,000.
Hallowell eyes public investment at Stevens School
The state says the 64-acre campus off Winthrop Street could be appraised by May, and the city says they could use a new pot of money to attract developers.
Good Friday labyrinth in Winthrop mean to ‘enable people’s spirituality’
It’s the first year that St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church has offered a walkable labyrinth, a medieval tradition.
Gardiner Rite Aid robber sentenced to four years
Jesse Mansir, 31, of Gardiner, told police that he robbed the pharmacy of oxycodone to feed his opiate addiction.
Whitefield man intentionally cuts off hand with table saw
An 85-year-old man with a history of mental illness resisted help from sheriff’s deputies on Tuesday before being taken to a Massachusetts hospital.
Coast Guard cutters make quick work of Kennebec River ice
A 140-foot ship reached Richmond on Wednesday amid encouraging news for Maine’s flood potential — an expert says after a long, cold winter, ‘spring is moving forward.’
Maryland developer wants 2,800 solar panels in Washington field
With one selectman saying the small town has ‘absolutely no standards’ for solar development, a special Town Meeting has been called to ask residents to approve a 180-day moratorium.
Washington residents pick businessman over longtime selectman, pass budget
Berkley Linscott, who owns a feed store on Route 17, beat Donald Grinnell, who has been on the board since 2002, in Friday’s election.
Sunday morning rollover sends Gardiner woman, toddler to hospital
Police say Jennifer Scott, 46, had to be extricated from her vehicle after the crash, but she and an 18-month-old baby escaped with minor injuries.