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Down East Town Bans Large Solar Farms

The ordinance restricts solar projects to on-site use with strict size and setback rules while banning utility-scale farms to protect Harrington’s rural character.

This story appears as part of a collaboration to strengthen investigative journalism in Maine between the BDN and The Maine Monitor. Read more about the partnership. HARRINGTON, Maine — Voters enacted a solar energy ordinance Monday allowing personal and commercial solar installations for on‑site use within town limits, with Planning Board approval, while prohibiting utility‑scale solar farms and any for‑profit power generation. The vote, held d…

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The Maine Monitor broke the news in on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
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