Lauren Abbate

Staff Writer

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Published
July 13, 2016

Ranger Solar proposes large, utility-scale solar project in Farmington

The Yarmouth-based energy company is looking to build a 50- to 80-megawatt solar farm on undeveloped land in Farmington.
Published
July 12, 2016

Wilton Selectboard accepts federal grant for Forster Mill cleanup

The Wilton Selectboard formally accepted a $200,000 grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Tuesday night.
Published
July 12, 2016

RSU 9 residents to consider $32.75 million budget at second districtwide meeting

After voters rejected an initial $32.97 million 2016-2017 spending plan at the polls in June, they will meet Thursday to consider a $32,749,109 million budget.
Published
July 12, 2016

CMP working to determine cause of Franklin County power outage

Power was restored to 13,600 Central Maine Power customers who briefly lost power midday on Tuesday.
Published
July 10, 2016

Strong start to summer in Rangeley puts Saddleback worries on pause

After a winter with little snow and a closed Saddleback ski resort, Rangeley welcomes a strong start to the summer tourism season.
Published
July 8, 2016

Woodlands Senior Living project moves forward in Farmington

The Waterville-based company, which plans to develop a 36-bed residence for seniors with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia on Knowlton Corner Road, will present to the Planning Board Monday.
Published
July 7, 2016

Former Farmington food pantry treasurer accused of stealing thousands in donated money

Mary L. O’Donal is charged with stealing more than $10,000 in donations over five years from the Care and Share Food Closet, where she was treasurer.
Published
July 6, 2016

Church Street building will be razed next week, parking lot construction started

The project, to be developed by Jordan Excavation of Kingfield, is expected to be completed by the end of September.
Published
July 5, 2016

Third anniversary of Lac-Megantic train explosion prompts Auburn demonstration

Wednesday’s anniversary of the derailment and explosion that killed 47 spurs a call to action for Maine to ban the transportation of oil by train.
Published
July 5, 2016

Franklin County Commissioners accept jail roof replacement bid, discuss dispatch hires

Lewiston’s Gladu Roofing Co. submitted the lowest of three bids sought to replace the 33-year-old roof.