The city already captures, and burns off with a flare, methane gas produced at the landfill.
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Thousands flock to Augusta for first day of Maine Agricultural Trades Show
The legalization of marijuana and its effect on the farming industry was also a popular topic on the trade show floor Tuesday.
Augusta protest of Trump nominees draws two dozen
The event was part of the Day Against Denial, a national effort by environmental and climate groups to urge senators to oppose Trump cabinet picks.
Augusta Age Friendly committee to hold focus groups
The committee is putting together an action plan to make Augusta a livable community for people of all ages.
Central Maine business briefs
McKee Law, in Augusta, adds Henry Beck to firm as associate attorney.
Rooftop snow in central and northern Maine almost at its max, officials say
Mainers already should be working to safely clear snow and ice from their roofs, according to state emergency management officials.
Augusta Sears to close this spring
The store, which anchors the north end of the Turnpike Mall shopping center, is expected to close in March.
Mark Johnston honored by Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce
The retired bank executive has been awarded the Peter G. Thompson Lifetime Achievement award.
Augusta man who dropped baseball-sized bag of cocaine pleads guilty to aggravated drug trafficking
Donald Bowden, who is serving 40 months in prison on a probation revocation, is to be sentenced on Feb. 3 at the Capital Judicial Center.
Kennebec Journal police log for Jan. 4
Augusta area police reports for Jan. 4, 2017.