When the Maine Pulp and Paper Association, an industry advocacy group, closed its doors due to lack of membership earlier this year, it seemed that King Paper was dead.

It isn’t. It’s just no longer in charge.

At a forum sponsored by E2Tech, an organization focused on environmental technology and energy, it appears industry leaders are moving on.

The agreement among the state, the city and the Kennebec Land Trust could commit the city to spend money to comply with future state regulations.

January Men and Then Some will perform at Longfellow's Greenhouse in Manchester.

While no vote was taken Thursday, the council appears to support the city manager's conclusion that the project is worth the risk of having to spend money later to comply with future state rules.

The Kennebec Land Trust has announced the dates and speakers for its 15th annual March Lyceum lecture series.

Accepting the 164-acre Howard Hill could commit the city to spend money to comply with future state rules