RUMFORD — The Board of Selectmen unanimously voted Monday evening to place a request on the annual town meeting warrant to lease town land for the development of a zip line park. The question will appear as Article 9 at the annual business meeting and public hearing June 1. Town Manager John Madigan said he […]
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Lewiston city staff braces for tough audit of storm sewer system
LEWISTON — The city staff is bracing for a tough audit in April that will judge how well they’ve done keeping storm runoff and city sewer overflows out of the city’s streams and the Androscoggin River. Public Works Director David Jones warned councilors Tuesday that the Maine Department of Environmental Protection and the Federal Environmental […]
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DEP: Rumford diesel fuel spill estimated at 180 gallons
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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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 […]
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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 […]