Mark Henry of Fort Pierce, Florida, died Wednesday after the boat he owned nose-dived into the river, throwing him and another man into the water, according to officials.
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Posted inFood & Dining, Recipes
Salmon and peas on the Fourth: A New England tradition revisited
Though river dams have decimated Maine’s Atlantic salmon population, the customary meal lives on with some. Our recipes make it easy for you to give a nod to the classic pairing at your own Fourth festivities.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Trail, train advocates vie for use of rail corridor from Augusta to Brunswick
Officials and residents from communities along the corridor that runs along the Kennebec River say its use could bring significant economic benefits.
Posted inLocal & State
Photos: Widespread flooding across central Maine
Here’s some of flooding that’s ongoing across the region due to Sunday’s storm. According to the National Weather Service, Hallowell was one of the hardest hit towns.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Widespread flooding strikes central Maine following heavy rainfall
Some of the most severe flooding Tuesday occurred in Hallowell as the Kennebec River pushed over its banks and affected several businesses.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Environmental groups withdraw lawsuit over last Maine salmon
The conservation groups say they can still shut down dams on the Kennebec River by focusing on upcoming federal relicensing applications by Brookfield Renewable.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: With federal opinion in hand, it’s time to relicense Shawmut dam, protect central Maine economy
Gov. Mills will be able to make good on her promise that the dam will remain viable and continue to support the Sappi mill.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Last wild Atlantic salmon can survive Kennebec River dams, federal agency says
The federal government reviewed the dams because Brookfield Renewables is seeking to relicense 1 of them and amend the licenses for 3 others.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News, Uncategorized
Augusta seeks federal grant funding to raise riverfront parking lot, add downtown observation deck
The project would reduce the frequency of — but not eliminate — flooding and add pedestrian amenities to make the riverfront more attractive.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Local Government, News
Pittston residents approve funds for trash, riverside trails, snow plowing
Annual Town Meeting voting in Pittston on Saturday is to be followed up with local elections on Monday.