A $50 million system, the largest of its kind in North America, was installed at a $153 million Central Maine Power electrical substation in Windsor.
Kennebec Journal
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Central Mainers, spirits turn out for ghost investigation at Vassalboro mill during third annual Parafest
Ghost Research and Investigations of Maine and Central Maine Ghost Hunters co-hosted a two-day event at the Olde Mill Place in Vassalboro Friday and Saturday, Oct. 11-12.
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Live-action role-players immerse themselves in Mystwood in Jefferson
A dozen players, who assume new personalities as adventurers and townspeople, attended an event in Jefferson Saturday as part of a larger campaign modeled after Medieval Europe.
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Five Questions: Washington General Store co-owner Sean Donaghy
A co-owner of the Washington General Store talks about being inspired by town residents to fill a need in the small Knox county town.
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Rising from the ashes in Mount Vernon
A week after Barn Boards and More’s Mount Vernon workshop burned, the company that salvages old barns and makes furniture is putting the pieces of the business back together in a different way.
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Central Maine schools go beyond the screen to support learning
“If we have the focus of the screen being the thing — we are doing it wrong,” said Matthew Shea, director of teaching and learning for Winthrop Public Schools, “(Devices) should be used as support and as tools, not the focus.”
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Howard Hill’s trails, views dedicated to connecting people with nature in Augusta
Officials gathered at a scenic overlook in the woods Thursday to dedicate Howard Hill Historical Park.
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Supreme Court weighing whether New York man’s conviction in slaying of Augusta couple should be tossed
David W. “D-Money” Marble, sentenced to life in prison for murdering Eric Williams and Bonnie Royer in 2015, has appealed his conviction to the state’s highest court.
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Swine & Stein celebrates 10 years in Gardiner
The marquee event for Gardiner Main Street is changing with the times, welcoming craft brewers, distillers and winemakers from across the region.
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Randolph votes to allow alcohol sales at restaurants
Voters turned out Wednesday at a special town meeting to endorse serving liquor at restaurants and bars.