Tribal leaders say their federal lawsuit is focused on protecting sustenance fishing rights, but the state of Maine and other parties claim it could have implications for landowners and water quality regulations in the river.

The company is complying with an order from the Public Utilities Commission to inspect pipe couplings across the Kennebec valley that contractors may have installed incorrectly, meaning roads will be dug up across the region.

A new law going into effect tomorrow will allow people to carry concealed firearms without a permit, and that will put the public and police at risk, says Chief Michael Sauschuck.