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Maine PUC chairman recuses himself in Fryeburg-Poland Spring water case

AUGUSTA (AP) — The Maine Public Utilities Commission chairman is removing himself from a case involving the Fryeburg Water District and the company that owns Poland Spring bottled water. Thomas Welch had come under pressure to recuse himself because he represented Nestle Waters North America, which owns Poland Spring, until his appointment to the PUC […]

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Maine utility regulators face potential conflict

FRYEBURG (AP) — Opponents of a 25-year contract between a water utility in western Maine and the company that owns the Poland Spring brand say the utility regulators who have the final say on the contract all have ties to the Poland Spring’s parent company. The Public Utilities Commission will hear final arguments Tuesday on […]

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