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PublishedJune 3, 2022
As vote nears on Fairfield water expansion project, state says it’s unable to fund filter systems ‘in perpetuity’
Fairfield is considering a $48 million expansion of the public water system as a way to help those with private wells that testing has found to be contaminated by PFAS.
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PublishedMay 2, 2022
Kennebec Water District customers face 8% rate increase this year and next
The KWD draws water from China Lake and serves about 9,000 residential and commercial customers in Waterville, Winslow, Fairfield, Benton and parts of Vassalboro.
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PublishedMarch 24, 2022
Many Fairfield residents oppose requirement they connect to public water system
More than 100 people gather for a public hearing on the proposed $48 million expansion of the Kennebec Water District, to serve areas of Fairfield affected by "forever chemicals."
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PublishedFebruary 3, 2022
Kennebec Water District trustees approve tree harvesting plan for China Lake
Work would involve 65 acres KWD owns on lake's South Narrows peninsula.
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PublishedJanuary 30, 2022
Fairfield eyes $40 million water expansion to help residents with contaminated wells
Project would expand the Kennebec Water District's lines across Fairfield to reach those with land tainted by 'forever chemicals.'
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PublishedJanuary 9, 2022
Waterville Planning Board to consider additions to school, water district building
Officials are expected to request a final plan review for a 5,000-square-foot classroom addition to George J. Mitchell School.
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PublishedJanuary 6, 2022
Water district trustees modify plan for harvesting trees along China Lake
The Kennebec Water District on Thursday took into account concerns of abutters and others with the district's proposal to cut trees on land the district owns near the southern portion of the lake.
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PublishedDecember 20, 2021
Kennebec Water District’s plan to cut trees along China Lake raises concerns
Some residents and others say they worry KWD's proposal to harvest trees near the southern part of the lake could harm water quality.
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PublishedMay 30, 2021
Kennebec Water District looks to build $11.5 million complex off Drummond Avenue in Waterville
KWD officials say they expect to begin construction next year on the 21,000-square-foot business office and operations complex at 131 Drummond Ave., and move into the facility in 2023.
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PublishedMay 18, 2021
Late-night gatherings raise concerns over proposed events center at former Waterville church
Jennifer Bergeron wants to open an events center at the former Sacred Heart Catholic Church, but some neighbors say they are concerned about noise, alcohol consumption and events, ending late at night.
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