A Federal Energy Regulatory Commission report recommends relicensing four dams between Waterville and Skowhegan, over the objections of residents who say the dams are killing fish and harming the environment.
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Residents, environmental groups urge federal government to consider removal of Kennebec River dams
About 80 people turned out Tuesday night for a public hearing at Thomas College in Waterville, where many commented on a federal recommendation to relicense four dams on the Kennebec River, between Waterville and Skowhegan.
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Augusta’s Cushnoc Brewing to open restaurant, bar in downtown Waterville
Cushnoc Brewing Co. is expanding to open Cushnoc Cantina in the Bill & Joan Alfond Main Street Commons at 150 Main St., owned by Colby College.
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Waterville Planning Board approves final plans for Colby College residence hall
The dormitory, projected to open in the fall of 2026 at the Waterville campus, is expected to house 217 students.
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Hallowell business owner takes the lead of Augusta Downtown Alliance
Jeremy Ashlock, 31, an Augusta resident and co-owner of Juiced in downtown Hallowell, started as the group’s executive director this week.
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New bookstore, candy shop expansion on tap for downtown Waterville
Among business changes in the city, Oliver & Friends Bookshop is scheduled to open in downtown Waterville and Incense & Peppermints is poised to expand into the former Framemakers shop downtown.
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Vintage, collectible store to open on Main Street in downtown Waterville
Old Soul Supply Co. owner Jessica Stetson is opening her shop at the former Jorgensen’s Cafe space at 103 Main St., between the Paul J. Schupf Art Center and Loyal Biscuit Co.
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Colby College plans to build residence hall on Waterville campus to house 217 students
The Waterville Planning Board got a look at preliminary plans for The Residence Hall on Mayflower Hill Drive on Tuesday, and Colby College officials are scheduled to return to the board May 14 for final approval.
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Financing emerges as key obstacle to 250-unit apartment project in Augusta
Meanwhile, the Civic Center Drive site where market rate apartment complex was proposed to target medical workers has been put up for sale for $6.5 million.
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Owners of new Norridgewock hardware store aim to serve community they have called home for generations
Nickerson Yard Maintenance recently opened a small hardware store in the town of about 3,000, and the family members who own it said it has been received with excitement — and nostalgia — from the community.