Municipal Review Committee negotiating with Dallas investor in purchase, operation of Hampden plant

Committee votes Thursday to discuss partnering with Revere Capital as the committee moves toward acquiring the Coastal Resources of Maine recycling and waste-to-energy plant in Hampden.

Acquisition of Hampden recycling and waste-to-energy plant expected within two weeks

The Municipal Review Committee, which represents the solid waste interests of 115 Maine municipalities, plans to buy the plant and updated the public Wednesday on the progress of the purchase.

Auctioneers association holds auction, donates to food bank

MRC now in position to purchase Hampden recycling, waste-to-energy facility

The Municipal Review Committee announced Wednesday that no qualified bidders have come forward to buy the defunct Coastal Resources of Maine plant, which means the MRC is now poised to take ownership of it for $1.5 million.

State police search for Jay man after pursuit through multiple towns

Police say they are looking for Barry Hall, 33, after he led officers late Friday on an automobile chase and then fled on foot.

MRC seeks support from member towns to restart Hampden waste-to-energy plant

If the Municipal Review Committee ends up purchasing the plant, it would look to secure $20 million for operational needs, with MRC municipalities either co-signing on the loan or possibly becoming investors by loaning cash to the MRC.

Maine associations partner to launch Ukraine relief program

It may take 2 years for Hampden waste-to-energy plant to make profit once it’s up and running again

The Municipal Review Committee, which represents the solid waste interests of several central Maine towns, held a hearing Thursday outlining its efforts to buy the plant for $1.5 million and get it operational again.

Maine towns attempt to buy dormant trash plant for $1.5 million

A group representing 115 towns is trying to revive the plant that closed 6 months after its opening in 2020.

Two fatal house fires in a single day in Maine

Authorities discover 2 men dead after fires in Sabattus and Hampden.