Small businesses, including farms, will receive federal money to install rooftop and ground-mounted solar projects, low-energy lighting, heat pump systems and help to advance clean energy projects.
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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Week In Photos July 19-26, 2024
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
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Maine awarded $69 million grant to address climate change
Funded through the $575 million Climate-Ready Coasts initiative, Maine’s largest ever climate grant will focus on nature-based solutions, shoring up working waterfronts, and building capacity to prepare for climate change.
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Skowhegan auto repair shop owner assesses fire damage
The Thursday evening blaze at Jamie’s Auto Repair on French Street is under investigation but appears to have been caused accidentally, Skowhegan’s fire chief said.
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Maine’s sixth annual Opioid Response Summit draws hundreds to Auburn
Gov. Janet Mills thinks the enhanced prescription monitoring program is one of the factors that brought down the number of drug overdose deaths last year.
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Two victims identified after small plane crashes at Bar Harbor airport
The single-engine plane arriving from New Jersey with 2 people aboard crashed during its approach, the FAA said.
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Junior Turner recognized for 53 years of firefighting in Farmington
Junior Turner retired May 31, 53 years to the day from when he first became involved with fighting fires.
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Three arrested in theft of ATM from Tubby’s Own Ice Cream in Wayne
The break-in to the Main Street shop was reported to police around 2:30 a.m. Thursday by guests staying in an Airbnb above the shop.
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Maine regulators direct utilities to make power grid more resilient against storms
The utilities also are directed to apply cost-saving technology to help manage peak demand.
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Norridgewock residents to fill Select Board vacancy, vote on two purchases in special election
The special town meeting election is scheduled for Tuesday, with polls open at the town office from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.