| Office of Public Affairs U.S. Coast Guard First District |
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| News Release |
Date: Dec. 28, 2009 |
| Top Coast Guard Missions - #4 |
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PORTLAND, Maine — Ice breaking in the Northeast is a unique mission that is critical for local commerce as the Kennebec River is used by barges year round transporting goods. If the ice is not tended promptly, the entire shipping lane is completely shut down until late spring. In addition, breaking ice on the Kennebec River is crucial for flood relief because it frees the flow of water allowing the Kennebec River to act as a large drain for the spring run off. * Click the image below to link to video of Coast Guard ice operations on the Kennebec River. *
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