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First Test of Maine's Dam Abandonment Law Stalls Over Who Pays
American Iron and Metal now has until June 17 to file its report as Bucksport-area towns and companies dispute who should cover the aging dams' upkeep.
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Maine Business Wire reported on Maine Water on October 4, 2026.
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First Test of Maine's Dam Abandonment Law Stalls Over Who Pays
The town argues that Bucksport Generation, which owns the old mill's power plant, and the utility Maine Water have profited from the dams and should help pay for deferred maintenance.
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