Endangered species list grows by 2,000, and Atlantic salmon are near threatened

Climate change is making it harder for the salmon to find food and easier for alien species to compete, but there are some signs of hope: Their numbers ticked up in Maine this year.

Walton’s Mill Park: Partnerships create beautiful space for all to enjoy

At the Walton's Mill Park dedication Friday morning, Sept. 29, community members and stakeholders came together to celebrate the dam removal, acknowledge the area's past and look to its future.

Ocean fish farm proposed off New England coast

A group of fish farmers wants to be the first to bring offshore aquaculture to the waters off New England by growing salmon and trout miles from land.

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.

Maine dam operator not protecting salmon, say environmentalists, tribe

The last wild Atlantic salmon live in a group of rivers in Maine and have been listed under the Endangered Species Act since 2000.

Salmon farm could be headed for landlocked Millinocket

A business group has signed a lease for 45 acres at the site of a former paper mill, hoping to construct a high-tech fish farm that relies on recirculated water.

Rescources council working to bring Atlantic salmon back to Sandy River

Chesterville fish passage study underway

Last month Senators Collins and King announced federal funding for Atlantic Salmon habitat restoration projects, one of which is a fish passage feasibility study at the Chesterville Wildlife Management Area Dam on Little Norridgewock Stream.

Kennebec River dam owner dismisses state fish passage plan as counterproductive

Brookfield Renewable and the state disagree on a suitable solution to let endangered Atlantic salmon and other river-run fish pass the Shawmut Dam in Fairfield to reach spawning grounds in the Sandy River.

Farmington board given department updates

Farmington Fire Rescue Interim Chief TD Hardy and Parks and Recreation Director Matthew Foster provided year end reviews to selectmen April 26.