A judge ruled that RSU 22 violated McBreairty’s First Amendment rights when it banned him from school events.
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Trucker whose dislodged tire killed Maine trooper is fined $15,000
Detective Ben Campbell, 31, was killed when a tire from Scott Willett’s truck fell off and hit him in 2019 when he stopped to help a driver in a snowstorm in Hampden.
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Municipal Review Committee negotiating with Dallas investor in purchase, operation of Hampden plant
Committee votes Thursday to discuss partnering with Revere Capital as the committee moves toward acquiring the Coastal Resources of Maine recycling and waste-to-energy plant in Hampden.
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Acquisition of Hampden recycling and waste-to-energy plant expected within two weeks
The Municipal Review Committee, which represents the solid waste interests of 115 Maine municipalities, plans to buy the plant and updated the public Wednesday on the progress of the purchase.
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Auctioneers association holds auction, donates to food bank
The Maine Auctioneers Association convened its annual meeting June 9 at the Senator Inn in Augusta, and held a charity auction to benefit the association and the Good Shepherd Food Bank. Bill Milliken, president of the association, announced that $4,287.50 was raised by auctioning off 10 donated items, with the proceeds to be split between […]
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MRC now in position to purchase Hampden recycling, waste-to-energy facility
The Municipal Review Committee announced Wednesday that no qualified bidders have come forward to buy the defunct Coastal Resources of Maine plant, which means the MRC is now poised to take ownership of it for $1.5 million.
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State police search for Jay man after pursuit through multiple towns
Police say they are looking for Barry Hall, 33, after he led officers late Friday on an automobile chase and then fled on foot.
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MRC seeks support from member towns to restart Hampden waste-to-energy plant
If the Municipal Review Committee ends up purchasing the plant, it would look to secure $20 million for operational needs, with MRC municipalities either co-signing on the loan or possibly becoming investors by loaning cash to the MRC.
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Maine associations partner to launch Ukraine relief program
AUGUSTA — The Retail Association of Maine and the Maine Tourism Association have announced the launch of From Maine to Ukraine, a statewide relief program that will collect needed goods from Maine’s retailers, tourism and hospitality businesses, and residents that will be delivered to the people of Ukraine, according to a news release from the […]
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It may take 2 years for Hampden waste-to-energy plant to make profit once it’s up and running again
The Municipal Review Committee, which represents the solid waste interests of several central Maine towns, held a hearing Thursday outlining its efforts to buy the plant for $1.5 million and get it operational again.