SUN JOURNAL • November 18, 2025
A proposed settlement for the upper Barker Mill Dam project would aid fish migration and recreation along the Little Androscoggin River, officials said this week. The proposal, which requires fish-passage upgrades and other measures, is under federal review, according to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The upgrades are designed to help migratory fish navigate riverways by reconnecting upstream and downstream habitat for spawning and rearing. Improved passages on Maine’s rivers in the past have helped species such as Atlantic salmon and American eel while supporting the overall river health and ecosystem.