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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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PublishedMay 4, 2023
The beauty and creativity of chosen names: nicknames that people around Bethel ended up with
As children grow into their unique personalities, their identifiers sometimes change too.
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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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PublishedFebruary 1, 2023
Maine mineral expert Frank Perham of West Paris dies at age 88
The West Paris resident discovered one of the largest deposits of tourmaline in the works in 1972 in Newry.
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PublishedDecember 11, 2022
It’s all downhill for more than 300 skiing Santas at Sunday River
More than 300 jolly ol’ elves dashed together down the mountain, raising $7,500 for a local charity.
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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 24, 2022
Lithium deposit in Newry falls under 2017 mining law, DEP rules
The state ruling means the lithium operation would be treated more like a copper or silver mine, rather than a quarry operation for limestone or granite, as the Freemans had hoped.
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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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PublishedFebruary 24, 2022
Skier escapes with minor injuries after gondola blows over at Sunday River
A 17-year-old was the only occupant; wind cited as the cause of the accident.
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