Some of the most severe flooding Tuesday occurred in Hallowell as the Kennebec River pushed over its banks and affected several businesses.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Environmental groups withdraw lawsuit over last Maine salmon
The conservation groups say they can still shut down dams on the Kennebec River by focusing on upcoming federal relicensing applications by Brookfield Renewable.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: With federal opinion in hand, it’s time to relicense Shawmut dam, protect central Maine economy
Gov. Mills will be able to make good on her promise that the dam will remain viable and continue to support the Sappi mill.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Last wild Atlantic salmon can survive Kennebec River dams, federal agency says
The federal government reviewed the dams because Brookfield Renewables is seeking to relicense 1 of them and amend the licenses for 3 others.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News, Uncategorized
Augusta seeks federal grant funding to raise riverfront parking lot, add downtown observation deck
The project would reduce the frequency of — but not eliminate — flooding and add pedestrian amenities to make the riverfront more attractive.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Local Government, News
Pittston residents approve funds for trash, riverside trails, snow plowing
Annual Town Meeting voting in Pittston on Saturday is to be followed up with local elections on Monday.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
$52.8 million Ticonic Bridge replacement project to start this month
The 113-year-old bridge spans the Kennebec River between Waterville and Winslow.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Power restored to most customers in central Maine in wake of storm
Electricity was restored to nearly everyone in Kennebec County by Christmas Day after a weekend storm brought heavy rain and wind gusts that left about 300,000 customers in the dark across the state.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Trench to be dug across Kennebec River in Augusta for new water, sewer lines
Work is underway to replace a pipe that was taken out of service in 2016 after a leak was discovered.
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: Kennebec River dam debate hijacked by red herring
Fish passage proponents have agreed to a solution that preserves access to adequate water for the Sappi paper mill. It’s now a question of commitment, engineering options and funding.