“In addition to the potential impact to our taxpayers, local residents are employed by both the dams and other large businesses that rely upon the water features resulting from the dams,” the council letter to the commissioner of the Maine Department of Marine Services says.
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Erskine Academy in South China going remote through March 30
Three individuals associated with Erskine Academy tested positive within a 24-hour span.
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From first spray of snow to the last stride at Quarry Road in Waterville
Snow guns saved the winter for central Mainers. The third warmest winter on record and continued drought like conditions made Quarry Road the only Nordic ski area to have snow from December 2020 through January and February and into the first few days of a sunny, warm spring.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Sidney municipal election Friday, Town Meeting on Saturday
The municipal election is scheduled for 12:15 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at the Town Office, while the Town Meeting is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. Saturday at James H. Bean School.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Benton annual Town Meeting on Saturday will be by secret ballot
Residents are scheduled to vote on warrant articles, as well as candidates for selectman and road commissioner.
Posted inCommunity, Morning Sentinel
Winslow Junior High School posts honor roll
Students are recognized for academic achievement for trimester 2.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
UMF center to reopen pool to public April 5
Reservations will be accepted beginning Monday, March 29.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Applications open for agricultural development grants
AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Bureau of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources seeks project applications for its 2021 Agricultural Development Grant program. The bureau expects to award up to $250,000 this year. The program supports projects involving market research, market promotion, and testing and demonstrating new technologies. Additional priority will […]
Posted inCelebrations, Community, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Lyme disease risks, prevention talk set for March 30
The Camden Public Library will host Rika K. Keck — of NY Integrated Health and the Global Lyme Alliance Ambassador Program — for an informational online presentation about Lyme disease risks and prevention. The free program, aimed at bringing to light some of the newest studies and treatments related to Lyme disease, will be held […]
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Maine Specialty Crop Grant Program applications open
AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry’s Bureau of Agriculture seeks Specialty Crop Block Grants program applications from Maine’s specialty crop industry, to present for funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The bureau anticipates awarding at least $500,000 in 2021. The block grant program is specifically designed to enhance the competitiveness […]