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PublishedJune 18, 2023
Maine likely to amend its strict mining laws in the coming months
But the changes could be significant, requiring public hearings and months of information gathering before they go into effect.
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PublishedApril 23, 2023
State lawmakers consider removing size limits on open-pit metal mines
The current three-acre limit prohibits the mining of a lithium deposit in Newry that could be worth over $1 billion.
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PublishedMarch 14, 2023
Couple hoping to mine Newry lithium deposit urge lawmakers to clarify state mining laws
The couple requests lawmakers 'restore' a state law so the deposit would be regulated under quarrying regulations, which are much less stringent.
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PublishedSeptember 2, 2022
Real estate broker’s dream or nightmare: no inventory here either
Thousands of acres of land, but few houses or condos available for sale.
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PublishedSeptember 2, 2022
Housing squeeze remains a challenge for Sunday River Ski Resort
How to house and transport 1,200 employees in an already tight housing market.
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PublishedSeptember 2, 2022
3,200 skiers per hour: Sunday River to debut 8-person chairlift
Improvements to Kansas trail among upgrades for 2022-2023 season.
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PublishedJuly 23, 2022
Mud, beer and a very steep climb: Sunday River hosts Tough Mountain challenge
Contestants climb rock walls, crawl through muddy water underneath barbed wire, and run past 12 low-energy/high-velocity snow guns just to complete this intimidating challenge.
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PublishedMarch 7, 2022
Sunday River ski lift mishap could’ve been worse
A 17-year-old rider suffered minor injuries in February when the 'chondola' at Sunday River Resort in Newry fell 10 feet.
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PublishedNovember 17, 2021
Get your skis on: Sunday River opens for season Thursday
The resort announced Wednesday that if the cold holds, it will open a limited number of trails to season passholders and multi-day ticket holders at 9 a.m. Thursday.
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PublishedOctober 26, 2021
Things are looking up for Maine’s downhill ski scene
Western Maine mountains are in the home stretch of getting ready for the upcoming ski season, which could start any day, weather-depending, for Sunday River Ski Resort. The head of Maine's ski association is optimistic for an above-average year.
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