Edwards name goes with the sale. Late 1983 Textile mill ceases operation. All workers laid off. Edwards Manufacturing Co. signs 15-year contract to sell electricity at approximately 3 times market price to Central Maine Power. Kennebec River Anglers Coalition formed to advocate for dam removal and fisheries restoration.
Massive fire destroys the closed textile mill buildings at the site.
1990 Hydro generation equipment rebuilt following fire. Remains of mill buildings demolished. Edwards applies for new 50 year license to expand capacity from 3.5 to 11.5 megawatts. Governor McKernan calls for dam removal. Maine Legislature adopts resolve calling for dam removal.