MILBRIDGE — Whirligigs— the fun-to-say lawn ornaments which are equal parts whimsical and mechanical, are a bit of a rarity these days. But drive past 44 Main St. and you will find the colorful constructions planted in front of the striking Victorian home of Dave Schoolcraft. Dave started crafting the whirligigs a few years ago …
The renewal comes a year before the current permit expires but is a necessary step for the construction company to apply for a separate project at the Kittridge Pit: a new work road.
Solar projects that have already been approved will continue to follow the current structure in place, where projects are charged 5 cents per square foot, which is applied to the vertical footprint of solar panels.
The honor recognizes retired wardens who “display exceptional expertise in the areas of conservation, law enforcement and since retiring [have] continued to provide a passion for meeting the goals and mission of the Maine Warden Service.”
“The board unanimously thought he was the perfect choice,” board member Cynthia Thayer told The American.
Mystery crash investigated WINTER HARBOR — Officer Ken Schuurman received a report on May 28 that a telephone pole near the town office had been struck. Police recovered video footage of the incident and are investigating. Vehicle issues While on patrol May 25, Schuurman stopped a vehicle towing a trailer with a blown tire. Schuurman …
Voters were evenly split, with 36 voting to approve the article and 36 voting to reject it. In the case of a tie, the vote goes to reject the article.
“I didn’t go through my career to be a Legendary Trooper,” Williams reflected on a recent sunny afternoon. “I went through it because I love the state police.”
At a small, surprise gathering for Backman on May 11, a plaque, complete with an engraved ax, was presented to him by Fire Chief Tate McLean to recognize Backman for his service.
The proposed plans are for a 48.9-kilowatt system to be installed on the roof of the town office, Piper said. The proposed contract would be a 25-year agreement for a system that generates about 61,000 kilowatt hours in the first year.
Initial plans are underway for the construction of a 120-home senior housing development on Route 1, about a half-mile west of the Mud Creek Road intersection.
“I feel like we should try to do it … I want us to get back to normal.”
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