The dam owners want to stop the process that would amend the Kennebec River Management Plan, which includes provisions supporting hydro power.
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Fairfield Town Council has ‘substantial concerns’ about dam removal proposal
An amendment to the Maine Department of Resources’ Kennebec River Fish Restoration Management Plan did not sit well with the Fairfield council.
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Hallowell officials to inspect embattled antiques dealer’s Water Street property
Water Street property owner Robert Dale has been through legal battles in Hallowell and Fairfield regarding cluttered lots and buildings.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Police: Benton man arrested after 21-mile high-speed chase through Waterville area
Harold Emery, 29, was taken into custody at 12:28 a.m. Tuesday after hitting a spike mat and fleeing on foot.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Public hearing on Kennebec River plan draws questions, comments about dam removal
The Maine Department of Marine Resources held a virtual public hearing Monday on a proposed amendment to its Kennebec River Management Plan.
Posted inAmy Calder, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Amy Calder: Vaccination day was like Christmas
It’s no exaggeration to say that getting vaccinated against COVID-19 is a life-affirming experience, Amy Calder writes.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Proponents of climate change carbon resolution voice message at town meetings, other venues
Representatives of the Citizens’ Climate Lobby are promoting at town meetings and municipal meetings a resolution to be sent to state and federal officeholders to support a fee on fossil fuel sales that once collected would be distributed to residents as a dividend.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Kennebec Valley Community College spearheading efforts to give COVID-19 training to child care providers
The course will teach providers core skills on how to safely operate child care facilities as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
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Skowhegan paper mill ‘strongly disputes’ lawsuit alleging fault for contaminating water wells
Fairfield resident Nathan Saunders filed a class-action suit Friday, saying the Sappi mill is the source of high levels of ‘forever chemicals’ in a growing number of Fairfield area wells.
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Fairfield man files class-action lawsuit against Sappi paper mill over ‘forever chemicals’
The lawsuit alleges Sappi’s Somerset Mill in Skowhegan is the source of the PFAS found in Somerset County water wells and at other sites.