A consultant says making electricity from methane gas produced by the landfill could be worthwhile even if the state changes the rules on net metering, the system under which customers sell power to the electricity grid.
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At Waterville event, speaker talks about millennials in Maine’s workforce
Thomas Dowd gave a presentation to a full crowd at Thomas College, at an event hosted by the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce, about how different generations can work side by side.
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Prominent downtown Augusta building potentially headed to auction block, foreclosure
However, city officials were told by the owners of Key Plaza they hope to retain the building and extend a lease for state office space there.
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Skowhegan police release name of suspect in Rite Aid robbery
Damien Towers, 26, is wanted in connection with the Monday morning robbery of the Skowhegan pharmacy, police said.
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Former Colby student pleads guilty to assault in bonfire incident
The charge against Jonathan Sdao, who threw a cup of beer at police May 22, will be dismissed if he completes court requirements that include a college forum at which he apologizes and discusses the effect of his actions.
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Skowhegan crash sends one person to hospital with broken bones
A 27-year-old man who was hit by a car Wednesday night as he walked along the side of U.S. Route 2 suffered a broken collar bone and a broken ankle.
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Augusta Sears to close this spring
The store, which anchors the north end of the Turnpike Mall shopping center, is expected to close in March.