A little time off didn’t hurt Skowhegan at all.
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Wilton selectmen cry foul on smart meter installations
WILTON — Selectmen have accused Central Maine Power Co. of intentionally ramping up its installation of wireless electricity meters in town to keep them from passing a moratorium to temporarily ban the project.
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Heavy rains create mushroom boom
PORTLAND, Maine — The tropical storms that drenched the Northeast this year left an unexpected bounty: Thousands of mushrooms have sprung up on some lawns, and foragers have filled bags with wild ones plucked from the earth, stumps and logs.
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Local business leaders recognized for impact
PORTLAND — Pittsfield and North Vassalboro business leaders have been recognized for their impact on Maine’s economy, according to a recent announcement from the sponsoring organization.
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Relay For Life of Waterville Friday
WATERVILLE — The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Waterville, dedicated in memory of Martha Spann, will begin at 6 p.m. Friday at Thomas College.
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PechaKucha Nightcelebrates one year
WATERVILLE — PechaKucha Night Waterville Volume 5 will be Friday on the first floor of the Hathaway Creative Center, 10 Water St. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., presentations begin at 7:20 p.m. and a 30 minute intermission will begin after the first five presenters.
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KVCC turbine begins turning
FAIRFIELD — The three blades of the 80-foot, 5-kilowatt wind turbine at Kennebec Valley Community College began turning Wednesday.
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NFL: Patriots ready to take a break
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Wes Welker won’t be boosting his numbers as the NFL’s leading receiver this weekend. He doesn’t expect to wear himself out celebrating his success either.
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Legislative panel orders review of MaineHousing
AUGUSTA — The state watchdog office will conduct a risk assessment at MaineHousing in the coming months following a directive issued by the Legislature’s Government Oversight Committee.