Electricity costs are spiking, but Steve Kahl has taken steps to make his house more energy efficient and insulate himself from volatile energy prices.
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Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
UMA provides $2.5 million in federal COVID-19 aid to help with student debt, college expenses
The coronavirus relief money, in some cases, could be used to forgive debt for students who were enrolled from March 2020 to March 2021.
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Posted inCommunity News, Local & State
Fairfield eyes $40 million water expansion to help residents with contaminated wells
Project would expand the Kennebec Water District’s lines across Fairfield to reach those with land tainted by ‘forever chemicals.’
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State
Mount View Middle School principal arrested on charges of unlawful sexual touching
David A. Holinger, 41, was arrested Tuesday on charges related to incident that occurred in Belgrade, according to the Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office.
Posted inLocal & State
Conduct of Skowhegan selectman violated town policies, report finds
A town investigation determined Selectman Harold Bigelow in his interactions with municipal employees and others violated a code of ethics all elected and appointed officials must agree to follow.
Posted inLocal & State
Unity organic farm pulls products after tests reveal high levels of ‘forever chemicals’
Songbird Farm is the first apparent recorded case in the state of a produce farm being tainted by ‘forever chemicals,’ also known as PFAS.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
After failed efforts to find a buyer, panel seeks new path toward reopening Hampden waste-to-energy plant
The Municipal Review Committee, which represents the solid waste interests of 115 Maine municipalities, is struggling to find a qualified buyer, in part because of the complex ownership structure of the Hampden site.
Posted inLocal & State
Augusta Armory clinic to stop offering walk-in COVID-19 vaccinations after this week
Final two days of clinic at 179 Western Ave. set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday and noon to 7 p.m. Thursday. No appointment is necessary. PCR testing for the coronavirus set to continue, by appointment.
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The Harlem Globetrotters to make return to Augusta
The Harlem Globetrotters will play at the Augusta Civic Center on Feb. 8.
Posted inCommunity News, Local & State, News
Amish vow to rebuild after fire destroys popular Unity general market and bakery
The owner of the store, Caleb Stoll, said there was no insurance on the building because the concept of such coverage runs counter to Amish beliefs.