Paul Koenig

Staff Writer

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Published
April 8, 2014

Medical marijuana facility proposal delayed in Gardiner

The Gardiner Planning Board had been expected to review a proposal for a medical marijuana growing facility this week, but the applicant hasn’t resubmitted his proposal yet after withdrawing it last month.
Published
April 7, 2014

Longtime Augusta Seafood owners selling business

The North Belfast Avenue store has been operated by the Benedict family since the mid-1970s, but Bob Benedict said he’s hoping to retire by the end of the year.
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April 6, 2014

Project to forecast Maine lobster season seeking NASA funding

A research proposal from the Gulf of Maine Research Institute and the Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences aims to use Earth-system data to predict the movements of species along the Maine coast.
Published
April 3, 2014

Report: Optimistic projections lead to Gardiner ambulance shortfall

Consultants hired by the city to review its ambulance fund recommended fixes, including reducing billing delays and collecting more aggressively.
Published
April 2, 2014

Solar power advocates rally against Central Maine Power’s rate proposal

About two dozen demonstrators believe CMP’s proposed rate changes will discourage individuals from investing in renewable energy sources such as solar power.
Published
April 1, 2014

Consultant to present report on Gardiner ambulance service Wednesday

The city of Gardiner hired an outside consultant to review its regional ambulance and rescue service after discovering that revenues for the fund appeared lower than expected.
Published
March 30, 2014

West Gardiner roundabout plan moving forward

The state isn’t making any major changes to its plan to build a roundabout near the turnpike service plaza on Route 126, but there could soon be changes to signs there to make the area safer.
Published
March 29, 2014

Farmingdale selectman says plowing contract needs clarification

Chairman Doug Ebert said the town will in future years outline what is and is not included in the base price.
Published
March 28, 2014

Reality show looking for ‘attractive but rugged’ women

Producers for a potential reality show about outdoors sports are hosting a casting call at the State of Maine Sportsman’s Show this weekend.
Published
March 27, 2014

Communities approve business park budget

Only one representative in the general assembly objected to FirstPark’s nearly $1 million budget, and the only member of the public in attendance voted against it.