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Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville board votes to approve plans for solar farm off County Road
WATERVILLE — The Planning Board voted unanimously 7-0 Tuesday to approve a final plan for a solar farm on about 10 acres at 244 County Road. The 1.99-megawatt solar farm, to be developed by BD Solar Holmes Farm LLC, will be on land leased to the business by property owner Kevin Violette. One megawatt can […]
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Posted inNation & World
Millions without power as Hurricane Milton slams Florida, causing deaths, flooding
Before Milton even made landfall, tornadoes were touching down across the state. The Spanish Lakes Country Club near Fort Pierce, on Florida’s Atlantic Coast, was hit particularly hard, with homes destroyed and some residents killed.
Posted inCommunity
Free community luncheon returns to Farmington church Oct. 19
FARMINGTON —A free community luncheon is set to return to Old South First Congregational Church, UCC, at noon on Saturday, Oct. 19, at 235 Main St. The gathering, held the third Saturday of each month, continues through the church program year to May 17, 2025. Takeout meals can be ordered in advance by calling the […]
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Thomas College to hold fall open house Oct. 19
WATERVILLE — Thomas College is set to host its fall open house Saturday, Oct. 19. Open to high school students and their families, this event will take place on Thomas College’s campus at 180 West River Road. The 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. event will entail meeting faculty and current students, an interactive campus tour, […]
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Rally for Democracy set for Oct. 19 in Damariscotta
DAMARISCOTTA — The Lincoln County Democratic Committee is set to host its biannual Rally for Democracy, rom 3-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at the American Legion at 527 Main St.; rain or shine. Speakers parking is available next door at the CLC YMCA, 525 Main St., with accessible spots reserved at the Legion for those […]
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Vassalboro church plans harvest supper, Fall Fest for October
This is the last public supper in 2024, but soup and salad luncheons for people 50 and older will continue throughout the winter, in collaboration with the Vassalboro Community Program.
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Makers market set for Oct. 19 in Damariscotta
DAMARISCOTTA — A makers market, featuring Maine artisans who specialize in upcycled goods, slow fashion and/or found art, is set for 3-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at the American Legion, 527 Main St. Drawing inspiration from the newly formed Congressional Slow Fashion Caucus, co-founded by Congresswoman Chellie Pingree, the market aims to raise awareness about […]
Posted inCommunity
Bikers for Behavioral Health Ride planned for Oct. 19
All proceeds will go towards supporting behavioral health initiatives throughout Maine and New Hampshire.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, Politics
FBI arrests Afghan man who officials say planned Election Day attack in the U.S.
The arrest comes as the FBI confronts heightened concerns over the possibility of extremist violence on U.S. soil.