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PublishedNovember 11, 2021
New solar project in Farmington approved, changes to another denied
Once operational, the Clearwater Solar Partners project will provide a number of environmental benefits and the electrical power produced will be used locally.
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PublishedNovember 11, 2021
Augusta officials approve solar farm under new rules
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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PublishedOctober 26, 2021
Farmington to consult attorney about a moratorium on solar farms
The latest application is the third one in three years, including a project billed as the largest in New England.
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PublishedSeptember 15, 2021
Rules meant to improve solar farm appearance proposed in Augusta
A moratorium put in place by city councilors bans any new solar farm development until rules increasing visual screening requirements are in place.
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PublishedSeptember 14, 2021
Waterville Planning Board recommends rezoning to allow school storage building
Board also votes to approve final plan for a solar farm between Eight Rod Road and Punky Lane.
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PublishedFebruary 1, 2021
Waterville Planning Board approves mobile home park expansion — with conditions
The board also voted 7-0 to elect Samantha Burdick its chairperson, succeeding Paul Lussier, who resigned recently.
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PublishedJanuary 31, 2021
Waterville Planning Board to consider mobile home park expansion, day care, solar plans
The board is also expected Monday to consider plans for an audiology practice and storage units, and elect a new chairman to succeed Paul Lussier, who has resigned from the board.
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PublishedJanuary 21, 2021
Oakland, Vassalboro solar projects flip the on switch
Oakland has the option to buy and own its power generating solar array after six years.
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PublishedSeptember 11, 2020
Belgrade to hold public hearing on 180-day moratorium on development permits
Recent approval of solar farm triggers response from town to propose moratorium on development permits until ordinances are updated.
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PublishedJuly 1, 2020
$190 million solar project proposed in Unity Township, Benton and Clinton
If the Three Corners Solar Project in Unity Township, Benton and Clinton is approved by the Maine Public Utilities Commission and the Maine Department of Environmental Protection, construction could begin in 2021.
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