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PublishedMarch 12, 2022
Rome voters adopt solar moratorium, vote on municipal budget at annual Town Meeting
The moratorium gives town officials 180 days to review and create ordinances on the development of commercial solar projects in Rome.
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PublishedMarch 12, 2022
Animal surrenders are on the rise at central Maine shelters as pandemic restrictions ease
Animal adoptions spiked during the pandemic, but as more people return to work in-person many animals are being surrendered to local humane societies and shelters.
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PublishedMarch 12, 2022
Maine teacher shortage fueled by some leaving profession early as rate of new educators lags
High expectations with low pay, coupled with the added stresses of the COVID-19 pandemic, prompted at least two central Maine educators to look for new jobs.
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PublishedMarch 11, 2022
Gardiner’s Johnson Hall among projects receiving federal funding through earmark program
As part of a program of congressionally directed spending, the Johnson Hall Performing Arts Center has secured $411,000 in federal funds from the Community Project Funding Program to help complete its long-awaited renovation project that kicks off next month.
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PublishedMarch 11, 2022
Federal funding contains $1.6 million for ‘forever chemicals’ treatment system in Madison
The bill containing the funding has passed both the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate, and is now awaiting President Joe Biden's signature.
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PublishedMarch 11, 2022
New Winthrop ordinance aims to clear town waters of moorings, crafts not linked to nearby lakefront property
The ordinance will regulate the installation of moorings within 200 feet of the shoreline and ensure the materials used comply with EPA and Maine DEP regulations.
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PublishedMarch 11, 2022
Augusta to allow remote public participation in City Council meetings
Councilors say allowing the public to participate, online, in council meetings will increase public input, but some are concerned about the loss of face-to-face interaction.
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PublishedMarch 11, 2022
Amy Calder: Decades after suffering abuse, Waterville man offers a message and a warning
The man, who is on palliative care, tells his story about having been sexually abused as a child in an effort to spread awareness, warn parents to pay attention to their children and let children know it's OK to tell someone when abuse occurs, Amy Calder writes.
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PublishedMarch 10, 2022
Skowhegan officials explore downtown safety measures before moving ahead with bridge plans
Town leaders want to take advantage of a Maine Department of Transportation initiative that's meant to improve "lower-speed areas where people meet, walk, shop and do business."
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PublishedMarch 10, 2022
Chelsea prepares to vote at special meeting on sale of cellular tower
A special town meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, at Chelsea Elementary School.
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