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Residents vote to keep Mayo Mill Dam in Dover-Foxcroft, footing multi-billion dollar bill
DOVER-FOXCROFT, Maine (WABI) - The people of Dover-Foxcroft have spoken regarding the Mayo Mill Dam. A steering committee spent around 13 months researching alternatives for the historic structure and found the best way to keep money in the pockets of taxpayers and the town was to remove it. However, with...
EPA reaches agreement with railroad resolving alleged Clean Water Act violations
Maine (WABI) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has reached an agreement with a railroad resolving alleged Clean Water Act violations after two train derailments in Maine. In October 2022 and April 2023, the Canadian Pacific trains derailed in Lagrange and Sandwich Academy Grant Township, which is just north of...
Calendar of events
DEXTER: The Abbott Museum is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday. FMI call 207-924-5721. DEXTER: VFW Post 4298 bingo starts at 6 p.m. — with new games and bigger payouts. GREENVILLE: The Partnership Food Pantry, 60 Mayhew Manor, distributes the first and third Mondays from noon-1 p.m. FMI call 207-518-8833.
Western Maine Septic Inspections bought by Main-Land
LIVERMORE FALLS – Main-Land Development Consultants, Inc. (Main-Land) has purchased Western Maine Septic Inspections (WMSI). Western Maine Septic Inspections performs, as you might have guessed, septic inspections for homes and businesses all over Maine. WMSI will locate and inspect an underground septic system to give landowners peace of mind about their septic system’s ability to make flushing final.
Hermon student receives national award for his invention
HERMON -- A local student was recently honored for his ingenuity at the RTX Invention Convention U.S. Nationals in Michigan. Earlier this month, 8th grade student Ben Tisdale from Hermon Middle School competed at the 9th annual convention at The Henry Ford Museum in Michigan against hundreds of kids from across the country.
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