Skowhegan, Norridgewock and Madison have all submitted letters to the Maine Department of Marine Resources opposing the amendment.
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Skowhegan man charged after being shot last week by deputy in Norridgewock
Trever A. Caouette, 24, has been charged with two counts of criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon, which officials said was a handgun.
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Brookfield Renewable Partners subsidiary sues state over plan that could remove dams
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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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.
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Police: Man in custody after chase, armed standoff in central Maine
Police identify suspect as Joshua Elliott, 40.
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Fire damages Folsoms Auto Sales, Service & Salvage in Skowhegan
No one was injured in the blaze at 232 Rowe Road, and the Folsom family vows to get back up and running strong as soon as possible.
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Maine Grains issues recall on 2,000 pounds of food product
The CEO of the company said that any Organic Yellow Peas sold between Oct. 17, 2019, and Nov. 1, 2020, are being recalled because the product may contain undeclared soybeans.
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Report shows significant lack of quality child care in rural Maine communities
The effects of this need are far-reaching, but a statewide effort to improve the situation could turn around the lives of children in rural areas such as Somerset County.
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Oakland, Vassalboro solar projects flip the on switch
Oakland has the option to buy and own its power generating solar array after six years.
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Sappi receives sustainability award for money-saving environmental project at Somerset Mill
The company was named a recipient of the Leadership in Sustainability — Water Award from the American Forest & Paper Association for a project at the Somerset Mill in Skowhegan.