newry maine
Regulators approve changes to Maine mining laws
The new rules could pave the way for a small-scale lithium-ore mining operation in the western Maine town of Newry.
Newry Town Meeting is Tues., May 14
NEWRY — Newry will hold its town meeting on Tues. May 14 at 6 p.m. at the Bear River Grange, 71 Bear River Rd. in Newry. On the warrant is a request for $259,000 for, “Sanitation to pay all fees and membership charges for Tri-Town Solid Waste.” Last year Newry budgeted $221,500 for tri-town trash […]
Newry business owners are first couple to win Maine Guide Award
Kevin Slater and Polly Mahoney make their living solely from guiding year-round.
West Paris Library’s eclipse party was a hit
Patrons of West Paris Library watch the April 8 eclipse.
Oxford County Commissioners Steven Merrill and David Duguay stepping down
State Rep. Sawin Millett and state Sen. Lisa Keim running for the vacancies.
Mineral museum, Sunday River partner to host eclipse party
Sunday River’s chairlifts will stop spinning April 8 to allow, ‘for the safe viewing of the eclipse for all.’
State lawmakers consider new mining rules that could open door to lithium mining
Some environmental groups say the rules that would allow for open pit mineral mining provide ample safeguards, but others demand more preliminary testing, smaller pit size limits, stronger reclamation standards and dark skies protections.