A 2018 security study identified the need for the $4.5 million project, which began last summer.
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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News
Families connect at Children’s Festival in Farmington
The Franklin County Children’s Task Force festival brought hundreds to the Mt. Blue Campus for free activities, hands-on learning and a live animal demonstration.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Skowhegan board considers reversing denial of cannabis grow house plans
The Planning Board, which heard an appeal of the Staff Review Committee’s denial, agreed it needs more information.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine authorities assist in investigation into deadly shootings at RI hockey rink
Maine State Police executed search warrants in Maine, recovering guns and ammunition, while a Bath business frequented by the BIW worker accused in the killings said it also was contacted by authorities.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine health officials say risk to public is low after measles cases announced
Four new measles cases were announced by the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday, taking the state’s total to five.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Maine Gov. Janet Mills discloses more than $170,000 in stocks
The disclosure highlights the differences among U.S. Senate candidates on stock trading by sitting members of Congress.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Maine municipal and press associations reach compromise on publishing public notices
A bill, as initially proposed, would have allowed towns to post notices about upcoming meetings on their websites instead of in newspapers.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
New details emerge about proposed southern Maine data center
Local officials and stakeholders will appear before state lawmakers Thursday to discuss the project.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Thousands of ammo rounds seized from accused CMP substation shooter’s Fairfield home
Thomas Welch turned himself in Sunday and is being held on $250,000 bail.
Posted inMaine, News
Hundreds of Maine schools are in disrepair. Many could become housing.
A proposed bill would establish a program to help towns turn vacant schools into apartments, but the legislation’s $5 million price tag could hinder efforts.