Transfer of Bucksport-area dams delayed by fish farm's legal interest

Transfer of Bucksport-area dams delayed by fish farm's legal interest

The transfer of Bucksport-area dams to local ownership from the scrap metal company that bought the former Verso Paper mill’s holdings has been delayed at least until this summer. That company, American Iron and Metal, asked the state for an 180-day extension on its consultation report, a legal step in the transfer process, which was granted with a new deadline of June 17. Issues around water rights previously granted to other companies and thos…