Sediment removal is needed for the safe passage of Bath-built ships.
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Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State
Sturgeon, America’s forgotten dinosaurs, returning to Maine, Midwest, Florida
Increased numbers of sturgeon are appearing in the cold streams of Maine, the lakes of Michigan and Wisconsin, and the coffee-colored waters of Florida’s Suwannee River.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Edwards Dam removal signaled new era for rivers
Once considered only for their industrial uses, rivers are now seen as community assets for other reasons.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
On 20-year anniversary of Edwards Dam removal, Kennebec River brimming with life
The removal of 162-year-old Augusta dam restored ecology and propelled a national movement, freeing 1,199 U.S. rivers to date.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Uncategorized
Heavy rain swells rivers and streams in southern, central Maine
There was minor flooding on the Kennebec River in Skowhegan and the Presumpscot River in Westbrook.
Posted inLocal & State
Kennebec River reaches minor flooding stage in Augusta area
Weather reports indicate the water will remain high through midweek.
Posted inLocal & State
Forecasters watching weather, Kennebec River with more rain expected in central Maine
Early predictions indicate the River could reach 16.6 feet in Augusta by Sunday morning, although that could change.
Posted inLocal & State
Threat of Kennebec River flooding lessened as storm moves west
While the National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for central Maine, the heaviest rain will miss the state as the storm tracks more west than earlier forecasts indicated.
Posted inOutdoors, Sports
Canoeing in Maine: Paddling season is here
A trip to Thorne Head and Mill Cove in Bath is an excellent way to usher in the season.
Posted inLocal & State
Coast Guard breaks ice on Kennebec River
The ice-breaking operation was moved up by about four days because of an early spring storm that was expected to move through the region by Friday morning.