RUMFORD — A Dead River Co. tanker spilled an estimated 180 gallons of diesel fuel Thursday night in the parking lot of Circle K on Bridge Street after overflowing the underground tank while filling it, a state official said Friday afternoon in Augusta. Karl Wilkins, acting communications director of the Maine Department of Environmental Protection, […]
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Posted inFranklin
Jay panel votes to pursue lease for French Falls land
JAY — Selectpersons voted Monday to pursue a property lease with the Androscoggin Land Trust for about 10 acres of land at French Falls Recreation Area, and to see what the lease looks like after it is drawn up. There would be no cost to the town to enter into a lifetime lease for the […]
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Jay board to discuss possibility of leasing French Falls Recreation Area
JAY — Selectpersons will hear a presentation Monday night on entering a lifetime lease with the Androscoggin Land Trust for property in the French Falls Recreation Area. The trust acquired nearly 1,250 acres of forested land along the Androscoggin River in Canton and Jay in 2014 to permanently conserve it for public use. The French […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Anglers find just enough ice in Turner
General Ice Thickness Guidelines – For New, Clear Ice Only: 2″ or less: STAY OFF 4″: May allow ice fishing or other activities on foot 5″: Often allows for snowmobile or ATV travel 8″ – 12″: Supports most cars or small pickups 12″ – 15″: Will likely hold a medium sized truck. Get more information on […]
Posted inLetters
KC Geiger: Develop what is already there
With the city looking to purchase the downtown canals and some people wondering about kayaking on the canals, I have a suggestion. We already have an Androscoggin River water access park just north of the water treatment plant on Lincoln Street. Directly south on the river is a natural “white water” river rips. If Lewiston […]
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Androscoggin Land Trust buys nearly 1,250 acres from Verso Paper Corp.
CANTON — A multiyear project to conserve about 1,250 acres of woodlands in Canton and Jay along the Androscoggin River was realized earlier this month in a deal between the Androscoggin Land Trust and Verso Paper Corp. The land was purchased to connect multiuse trails around the Franklin and Oxford counties region, enhance recreational opportunities, […]