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PublishedApril 5, 2023
Municipal Review Committee announces new partner to restart Hampden recycling, waste-to-energy plant
Committee said Wednesday it is seeking a partnership with Innovative Resource Recovery, a special purpose entity backed by a multibillion-dollar asset management firm.
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PublishedFebruary 21, 2023
Somerset County cuts 911 answering service for Kennebec County, citing staffing challenges
Kennebec County officials are now considering what steps they can take to fill the gap in emergency communications after Somerset County commissioners voted to not renew contracts with 16 communities across northern and western Kennebec County.
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PublishedFebruary 14, 2023
As Johnny’s Selected Seeds marks its 50th year, company looks to expand its reach
David Mehlhorn, the CEO of the Winslow-based company, said he hopes to position it to be a "one-stop shop" for mid-sized farmers and home gardeners across the U.S.
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PublishedAugust 18, 2022
As new school year approaches, Fairfield-area district to hold job fair for several open positions
Maine School Administrative District 49, which includes Albion, Benton, Clinton and Fairfield, is planning a job fair Monday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Lawrence High School Annex.
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PublishedJune 28, 2022
Authorities seek suspects after vandals damage beehives at Albion farm
The Kennebec County Sheriff's Office is investigating after it appears at least one vehicle, perhaps an ATV, struck several beehives over the weekend at Swan's Honey on Bessey Ridge Road in Albion.
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PublishedJune 17, 2022
School officials told harassment of minority students at Lawrence High School a recurring problem
A parent of a student at the school and a teacher there told MSAD 49 directors Thursday that there's a hostile environment at the school where students regularly use racial slurs and LGBTQ+ teens are bullied and harassed.
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PublishedJune 11, 2022
Albion votes to explore leaving Fairfield-area school district
At a special Town Meeting election Friday, residents voted 184-23 to support leaving Maine School Administrative District 49.
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PublishedOctober 17, 2021
Central Maine hard cider producers rise to meet demand as industry gains following
Several cider makers have popped up around central Maine in recent years, offering a drink that differs from the sweet ciders large manufacturers provide.
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PublishedOctober 9, 2021
Shifting lines: Redistricting in Kennebec County splits its towns again
While all other counties are left intact when determining the boundaries of congressional districts, Kennebec County has been the only county in recent decades to be split when redrawing districts.
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PublishedFebruary 5, 2021
Large populations of browntail moths detected in many Waterville-area towns
Albion, Belgrade, China, Vassalboro and Winslow have large populations of the caterpillars.