Years of deferred maintenance are catching up with some small utilities, forcing them to raise rates by as much as 75%.
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Vassalboro sewer district still can’t act on financial crisis after latest resignation
Board treasurer Jenna Davies’ resignation, after 46 days on the job, marks the beginning of a new period of stagnation for the debt-riddled sanitary district.
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Posted inLeslie Bridgers, Life & Culture, Local & State, News
Can an ancient practice answer life’s questions? This Mainer says so. | Column
Sandi Isgro, of Stratton, is president of the American Society of Dowsers and recently taught a beginner class on the controversial method for finding water, among other things.
Posted inLocal & State, News
More Maine wells are drying up this year as drought continues
With 12% of the state in an extreme drought, more than 10 times as many wells have been reported dry so far this year than in all of 2024.
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Mainers line up for the water at these 3 roadside springs | Column
All in Oxford County, they’re the only ones regulated by the state.
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250 customers in North Jay under boil water order after break in line
North Jay Water District customers should boil water for at least one minute before consuming.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Kennebec Water District to hold public hearing on proposed customer rate increases
Members of the public will have opportunity to ask questions and comment on proposed rate increases at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the KWD complex at 131 Drummond Ave. in Waterville.
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Startups race to make water out of thin air
Materials that are bigger on the inside than the outside provide a futuristic solution to supply water to an increasingly arid planet.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Local Government, News
Towns ask Legislature to give them ‘teeth’ to deal with violators of shoreland laws
Sebago Lake case involving Auburn businessman spurs bill giving towns more tools to force compliance with state laws.
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Some companies using lots of water want to be more sustainable. Few are close to their targets
Ceres released an analysis that found most of the assessed companies – including such powerhouses as Coca-Cola, General Mills, and Amazon – have set targets but aren’t close to meeting them.