The proposed ordinance would establish, among other things, height restrictions, where large solar projects can be installed and how they must be obscured.
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Canaan man, 34, killed in motorcycle crash Saturday evening, deputy says
Nicholas Davis died on Tuttle Road in Canaan after his Harley-Davidson collided head-on with a Subaru Forester driven by Keiana Paradis, 24, of Norridgewock, according to the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office.
Waterville, Colby College to engage in second phase of planning for downtown area
Colby to fund planning process by contributing at least $180,000, according to City Manager Steve Daly.
Bates College names area students to dean’s list
LEWISTON — The following area students have been named to the 2022 winter. dean’s list at Bates College. They are Nathan Berry of Augusta, Evan Wells of Gardiner, Ed Zuis of Monmouth, Sam Sheaffer of Hallowell, and Emma Christman of Litchfield. This is a distinction earned by students whose grade point average is 3.92 or […]
Climate garden party set for Aug. 13 in Winslow
WINSLOW — A climate garden party is planned for Saturday, Aug. 13, rain or shine, at at Simply Grande Gardens, home to Peter Garrett and Jean Ann Pollard, 202 Eames Road. A 10 a.m. arrival is scheduled in time for conversations. The party will be held under the tent; bring a folding chair if available, […]
Skowhegan River Fest returns with a variety of events for residents
Skowhegan River Fest has returned, bringing with it a wide variety of activities, including the ever-popular bed races.
Community colleges in Central Maine see spike in enrollment for fall
Auburn campus has seen a striking 47% increase in the number of new students for the fall; 12% more at Kennebec Valley Community College campuses.
With air traffic increasing, Waterville airport finds itself on promising financial path
Fuel sales also are booming at Robert A. LaFleur Municipal Airport where $13 million in federal funding over the years has allowed for significant infrastructure improvements.
Week In Photos July 29 – August 5, 2022
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
Algae bloom continuing to affect North Pond in Rome, Smithfield
A scientist with the 7 Lakes Alliance says the pond has now seen a bloom every year since 2018 and conservationists are working to develop a watershed management plan to address the problem.