Prior to the protest, the Quaker Meetings group said they were organizing “the first-of-its-kind Solar Counterlobby” against Central Maine Power’s efforts “to undermine solar power in Maine.”
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Front Street in Augusta re-opens for first time since flooding
The riverfront street had been closed since Jan. 13 as icy water from the Kennebec River flooded the area following an unexpected ice jam.
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Shoveling snow, building community motivate new volunteer group
Augusta volunteers shovel out walkways for those unable to shovel.
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Augusta area business leaders celebrated at Kennebec Chamber awards
The Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce names its 2018 business leaders at annual Kenney Awards.
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Augusta District Court building being razed
The property was purchased last month by Kennebec Savings Bank.
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Icebreakers continue working way up Kennebec River
The four U.S. Coast Guard cutters, including a 140-foot vessel, hope to make it up to the bridge in Richmond this weekend after encountering thick ice near Chop Point in Woolwich.
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‘Historical forest park’ eyed for land overlooking State House complex
The proposed plan for Augusta’s city-owned Howard Hill includes trails, scenic overlooks, parking and picnic areas, but it will need fundraising efforts.
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Broken-down truck causes temporary closure of Interstate 95 off-ramps in Augusta
More information about what caused the breakdown on Civic Center Drive wasn’t available immediately from the police.
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Flood warning re-issued for Kennebec as river continues to rise
Cold weather Wednesday night caused additional ice to flow downstream and accumulate in Augusta.
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Augusta woman to be imprisoned 3 months for stealing mail
Amanda Wentzell was a retail clerk at the post office in Temple when the thefts occurred.