Some say relicensing the four dams would harm fish and wildlife along the river, while others argue losing the dams could cripple the central Maine economy.
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Kennebec River flooding in Hallowell, Augusta, Skowhegan, Gardiner
Rain-swollen river overflows banks, again.
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Steady rain across central Maine brings precautionary measures along the Kennebec River
With low-lying public spaces along the Kennebec River closed as a precaution following this week’s rain, officials are eying a storm next week that’s expected to bring rain and snow to the region.
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Augusta moving ahead with plan to raise Front Street parking lot to cut down on the number of times it floods
Some $4 million in federal spending to fund the Front Street resiliency project, aiming to protect the downtown area from destructive flood waters.
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Snow and more rain expected across central Maine starting late Saturday
A mixed bag of weather is expected to bring snow, more rain wind to central Maine Saturday night into Sunday, with higher snowfall totals west and north of Augusta.
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Rescue agencies scramble after woman jumps from Augusta bridge into Kennebec River
A witness said the woman, who had apparently jumped from the Calumet Bridge at Old Fort Western shortly before 2 p.m. Thursday, swam to the river’s western shore.
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Augusta’s proposal to raise riverside parking lot held up in federal budget stalemate
The city is seeking $4 million in federal funds to raise the flood-prone Front Street parking lot and build a riverfront observation deck.
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Officials rush to document flooding along Kennebec River in central Maine as outages, fallout persists
U.S. Geological Survey crews are in a rush against time, and the elements, to document as precisely as possible how high floodwaters got in the recent flooding, to provide data for a number of future planning purposes.
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Two drivers trapped in floodwaters rescued on Gardiner-Richmond line
Firefighters rescued two motorists trapped in their cars by Kennebec River floodwaters on Route 24, one from a car that was floating.
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New overnight closures scheduled for Ticonic Bridge between Waterville-Winslow during holiday season
The bridge will be closed to all traffic closures will take place from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. for several weekdays this week and next, officials said.