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Commentary: With federal opinion in hand, it’s time to relicense Shawmut dam, protect central Maine economy

Por: Portland Press Herald Opinion March 30, 2023

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The four hydroelectric dams on the lower Kennebec River are enormously important to the central Maine economy. My organization, the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce, commissioned a study last fall that reached some striking conclusions: These four dams – located from Waterville to Skowhegan – are responsible, directly or indirectly, for 3,200 jobs and $276.6 million in employee earnings in Kennebec and Somerset counties. They support some of... + full article



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