The report, commissioned by the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce and conducted by Camoin Associates of New York, found that the 4 regional dams on the river, and the paper mills that rely on them, contribute to over 1,200 jobs that provide employee earnings of $158.5 million.
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Federal agency to assess public health danger in Fairfield from ‘forever chemical’ contamination
The assessment by the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry appears to be the first time a federal office is directly involved in the PFAS contamination in Maine.
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Benton woman takes on grave mystery and returns headstone to rightful place
Cindy Gagnon began some detective work this summer to find out where a damaged headstone kept in storage in a Fairfield museum really belonged, and ultimately made her way a few towns over to China.
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Trail blazer: Gardiner native wins ultramarathon in the Alps
Katie Schide, a 2010 Gardiner Area High School graduate, completed a 100-mile course in 23 hours, 15 minutes.
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Woman reopens Iraqi market in Waterville following death of her husband
Rosol Hobbi, 24, thought she could not reopen the Iraqi Kabab Market after her husband, Akram “AJ” Mohammad, died in a motorcycle crash Sept. 1, but she said the Waterville community rallied around her and encouraged her to reopen.
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College football: UMaine rally comes up short against Colgate
The Black Bears fall to 0-2 after a 21-18 loss in their home opener.
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Football: Freeport bowls over Madison/Carrabec in blowout
Falcons score on all seven first-half possessions in 63-12 win over Bulldogs.
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The sixth Maine Cheese Festival returns to Pittsfield this weekend
The festival will be held Sunday at Manson Park in Pittsfield, with a morning session beginning at 11 a.m. and an afternoon session starting at 3 p.m.
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Maine CDC investigating COVID-19 outbreaks at 26 long-term care facilities in the state
One outbreak is at Woodlands Senior Living of Waterville and involves 27 residents and four staff, according to the Maine CDC.
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Hopkins earns second victory at Boss Hogg 150
Mike Hopkins of Hermon wins the $10,000 first prize at Wiscasset Raceway, prevailing four years after his first triumph.