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PublishedJune 2, 2022
Kennebec River dam owner dismisses state fish passage plan as counterproductive
Brookfield Renewable and the state disagree on a suitable solution to let endangered Atlantic salmon and other river-run fish pass the Shawmut Dam in Fairfield to reach spawning grounds in the Sandy River.
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PublishedMay 17, 2022
Fairfield-based school district working to replace water fixtures after testing shows high levels of lead in some places
Maine School Administrative District 49 in recent weeks has tested sinks and drinking fountains at district schools for lead levels, with 16 of the 26 fixtures at Albion Elementary School above recommended levels.
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PublishedMay 14, 2022
Seasonal businesses in central Maine struggle to find workers as economic conditions improve
The national economy is humming and companies are ramping up hiring, but seasonal businesses in central Maine continue to struggle to find enough help as they prepare for the busy summer months.
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PublishedMay 11, 2022
Graduating high school students eligible for free tuition at KVCC
An info night regarding the program is planned for 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 18.
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PublishedMay 6, 2022
Fairfield and Unity residents express concerns over scope of ‘forever chemicals’ contamination at town halls with Erin Brockovich
At two weekend town halls to discuss 'forever chemical' contamination with consumer advocate Erin Brockovich, Fairfield and Unity residents expressed concerns about the scope of the contamination — if they should be worried about their kids, their food and their health.
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PublishedMay 5, 2022
State officials cite ‘forever chemicals’ in warning against fish consumption in central Maine, elsewhere
Health authorities issue advisory Thursday warning about consuming fish taken from fresh water in Fairfield, Oakland, Unity and Waterville.
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PublishedApril 24, 2022
KVCC names academic building in honor of former school president Barbara Woodlee
Kennebec Valley Community College to hold ceremony Monday to dedicate building to Barbara W. Woodlee, who served as the school's president from 1984 to 2012.
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PublishedApril 15, 2022
Man arrested after attempting to rob Fairfield bank, police say
A South Dakota man, 47-year-old Mark J. Ryder, was taken into custody Friday following the attempted robbery of Skowhegan Savings Bank on Main Street in Fairfield, according to police.
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PublishedApril 5, 2022
Conservationists criticize dam owner for impeding salmon migration along Kennebec River
The Kennebec Coalition and the Conservation Law Foundation say Brookfield Renewable Partners must do more to project the endangered Atlantic salmon at four Brookfield dams from Waterville to Skowhegan.
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PublishedMarch 19, 2022
Androscoggin Grange No. 8 in Greene starts ambitious fundraising campaign to keep doors open
Even as some Maine Granges have closed their doors for good, others have adapted and continue to grow stronger ties within their community.
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