The sponsor of the legislation says solar companies are trying to get around state law by storing, instead of recycling, solar panels he says are toxic. Clean energy advocates say it’s unnecessary.
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Northern Light Health announces plan to move several outpatient services to Waterville
The services are to be relocated over the next several months to the Inland Hospital campus on Kennedy Memorial Drive, officials said.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Schools and Education
Hallowell, Farmingdale students share Valentine’s Day excitement
Anna Chadwick focuses on first grade students at Hall-Dale Elementary School as they decorate mailboxes for valentines from classmates.
Posted inMaine
Snow lovers welcome the return of an old-fashioned Maine winter
A recent stretch of cold weather, coupled with multiple measurable snow events, has residents and visitors glimpsing something that has become increasingly rare.
Posted inMaine, News
Carbon monoxide poisoning at Kittery day care caused by propane-powered saw
The concrete saw was being used in a nearby suite that was under construction, and smoke detectors near the saw were covered up, authorities said.
Posted inAmy Calder, Columns, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Those ‘goody, goody gumdrops’ aren’t easy to find in Maine
Reporting Aside: Feb. 15 is National Gumdrop Day. But where are the celebrated candies?, Amy Calder writes.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Federal judge pauses Maine’s new waiting period for gun sales
Chief U.S. District Judge Lance Walker said he granted the temporary injunction because the plaintiffs suing the state presented a strong argument that the law passed in the wake of the Lewiston mass shooting is unconstitutional.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Wales man arraigned on child sexual exploitation, child porn charges
A judge ordered Patrick Hamlin detained pending trial.
Posted inBusiness
Waterville professor tapped for Artificial Intelligence Task Force
Thomas College business professor to join the task force that was recently established under executive order by Gov. Janet Mills.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Central Maine dealing with first of two storms expected this week
Slippery conditions are expected Friday, and snow and sleet are expected over the weekend.