MaineDOT hears concerns over Long Falls Dam Road

NEW PORTLAND – Long Falls Dam Road is in terrible shape. Those present at a meeting Tuesday night, including Maine Department of Transportation representatives, agreed. The road starts in North New Portland and travels through Lexington Township, Highland Plantation and Carrabassett Valley to Dead River and Carrying Place Townships, representing multiple municipalities and Somerset County. The road sees heavy use from Poland Spring and lumber truck traffic, along with recreational tourism traffic. A standing-room-only crowd gathered at New Portland’s fire station to address concerns about the road, the 22 miles of which have always been a problem. Accompanied by TonyRead More