After years of planning and site research, the Saco Planning Board finally approved the wastewater treatment plant renovation. The City of Saco requested a full upgrade to the water resource recovery facility or wastewater treatment plan. The proposed plan includes construction of a new wastewater tank in place of the existing Front Street garbage at […]
Janet Briggs
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Saco Planning Board consideration of Lincoln Village development causes public outcry
Saco Planning Board approval for a Lincoln Street residential development has sparked residential grievances with potential failures of due process in approval hearings. The planning board met on Aug. 15 to determine application completeness for a proposed 332-unit residential development on 321 Lincoln St., which currently has about 56.7 acres of undeveloped area. The board […]
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Biddeford Climate Change Task Force finalize proposed action steps
The task force identified 47 action steps based on the categories of effectiveness, efficiency, equity, community, co-benefits and feasibility.
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FoodTech program offers support, connections to help food-based companies grow
The new program is designed to help food-based businesses in Maine learn to increase efficiency and sustainability.
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Katahdin Trust hires Nicholas DiMatteo as senior VP of commercial services
NEW HIRES Nicholas DiMatteo joins Katahdin Trust as senior vice president of commercial services. DiMatteo is based out of the Scarborough branch of Katahdin Trust. Through this new role, he will supervise the commercial loan staff and service commercial accounts. With over 15 years of commercial banking experience, DiMatteo joins the seven-person commercial team in […]
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Community to gather in Maine to remember massacre in Burundi
For the first time, Portland is hosting the commemoration to bring awareness to the plight of the Banyamulenge people.
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Council takes another step forward in the potential construction of East fire substation in Biddeford
The Biddeford City Council approved funding for additional engineering and architectural plans for the proposed Eastern Fire Substation, pushing the process further along.
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Maine expands electrical vehicle charging stations statewide
The state plans to open 12 more charging stations, from Brunswick to Machias.
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KFS Mortgage hires Johnson as director of mortgage production
NEW HIRES KFS Mortage Company in Waterville welcomes Sabrina Johnson as the director of mortgage production. Prior to working for KFS Mortage, Johnson held positions in national banks and mortgage companies. Through this role, Johnson will lead the underwriting and production team and work to expand product options. In addition to working in the mortgage […]
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Bath Iron Works awarded contract for 3 Navy destroyers
The shipyard is expected to finish building the Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyers between 2023 and 2026.