The Church Hill Road project is to be built adjacent to an existing, 34-acre solar farm built by the same developer that drew concern from neighbors and passersby about its appearance.
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Winslow to launch 2-year project to ensure properties are assessed correctly
Winslow Assessor Judy Mathiau says the longer-than-normal time frame is intended to obtain more-realistic and accurate fair market values for assessed property, and “not react to the COVID market.”
Waterville crowd encouraged to make simple gesture: Thank a veteran
Joel Lavenson, 74, of Belgrade, a U.S. Army sergeant who served from 1966 to 1970, described Thursday’s ceremony as ‘wonderful and simple.’
Winthrop teachers’ union members plead for school closure
After the Winthrop School Committee opted to extend Thanksgiving break, the Winthrop Education Association said Wednesday that its members don’t think that’s enough to slow the rapid spread of COVID-19 in the schools.
Kennebec County charts largest single-day increase in COVID-19 cases
The Maine Center for Disease Control & Prevention reports 177 new cases Wednesday in Kennebec County, the largest single-day increase in the county since the pandemic began.
KVCAP needs more volunteer drivers to fill important void
Dozens of volunteers shuttle people in Kennebec and Somerset counties to medical and social service appointments. A few dozen more drivers are needed to keep up with demand, KVCAP officials say.
Recount confirms initial winners of Fairfield Town Council race
Recount on Tuesday upholds last week’s outcome: Incumbent John Picchiotti and newcomer Matthew Townsend win two seats.
Hallowell officials consider in-person hybrid meetings
Councilors suggested trying the first hybrid in-person/remote meeting during the council’s inauguration on Jan. 3, with training on the city’s new audio and video equipment to start later this month.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Kennebec Valley celebrates project milestone
The final beam of the new Boys & Girls Clubs of Kennebec Valley building bearing the signatures of donors, staff, club kids, families and community members will be placed Wednesday.
Waterville ceremony celebrates final beam placed on Paul J. Schupf Art Center downtown
The $18 million center is scheduled to open late next year and is seen as another draw that will make downtown a destination spot for people in central Maine.