MORNING SENTINEL • July 21, 2022
With so much uncertainty stemming from events outside the control of state officials and policymakers, now is not the time for self-inflicted economic harm. Unfortunately, however, the state’s consideration of the continued operations of the Shawmut Dam in Fairfield suggests such self-imposed consequences are in play. We hope that the Mills administration will recognize the significant value the Shawmut Dam has on the economic vitality of the region, and understands and addresses the concerns of the businesses, employees, and communities reliant on the Shawmut Dam and the Somerset Mill. In the case of Shawmut Dam’s relicensing, regulatory certainty and leadership from Gov. Mills can ensure we aren’t also fighting economic headwinds of our own making. ~ Dana Connors, Maine State Chamber of Commerce.