RSU 73 directors and staff examined cost drivers, staffing needs and program funding during a two-hour budget workshop
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Walden Renewables outlines large solar proposal in Jay
Walden Renewables presented early plans to develop a large-scale solar facility near the former Androscoggin Mill site during the Feb. 10 Jay Select Board meeting.
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Maine committee votes in favor of bill to raise anesthesia reimbursement rates for dental care
The bill will now likely see votes this session in the Maine House and Senate.
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Is immigration enforcement picking back up in Maine?
Advocates say the reported arrests of more than a dozen people in Skowhegan on Tuesday are an example of an uptick in activity in rural areas. Sen. Susan Collins’ office says the raid was part of an ongoing ‘targeted operation.’
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Venezuelan detained in Skowhegan immigration bust challenges detention
The person is identified only by his initials and claims he has status as an unaccompanied child, although the government says he is now an adult.
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An Augusta doctor worked with this year’s Olympic athletes. What did he learn?
Daniel Shubert spent over a week in Switzerland with the U.S. Snowboard Halfpipe team before they left for Italy.
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Dirigo junior organizes food drive, donates 4,000 items to Peru food pantry
Kaeden Swan organized two-week project involving four schools as part of a community service project.
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Cathedral framed by ice in Lewiston
Libby Kamrowski Kenny captures a landmark in seasonal frame.
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What Maine got: Snowstorm was predicted to drop 3-6 inches
Totals for Augusta, Durham, Lewiston and Kennebunk reported.
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Massive battery storage facility opens in Gorham, furthering Mills’ energy agenda
At 175 megawatts, Cross Town Energy Storage is the largest facility of its kind in New England.