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PublishedJune 25, 2023
Trail, train advocates vie for use of rail corridor from Augusta to Brunswick
Officials and residents from communities along the corridor that runs along the Kennebec River say its use could bring significant economic benefits.
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PublishedMay 2, 2023
Photos: Widespread flooding across central Maine
Here's some of flooding that's ongoing across the region due to Sunday's storm. According to the National Weather Service, Hallowell was one of the hardest hit towns.
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PublishedMay 2, 2023
Widespread flooding strikes central Maine following heavy rainfall
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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PublishedApril 3, 2023
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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PublishedMarch 30, 2023
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.
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PublishedMarch 20, 2023
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.
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PublishedMarch 19, 2023
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.
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PublishedMarch 18, 2023
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.
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PublishedMarch 14, 2023
$52.8 million Ticonic Bridge replacement project to start this month
The 113-year-old bridge spans the Kennebec River between Waterville and Winslow.
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PublishedDecember 24, 2022
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.
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