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UMaine launches workforce training program for offshore wind industry
Laurie Schreiber December 6, 2022Maine has the potential to develop a world-class offshore wind workforce, including training for wind-specific certifications and related occupations, one analysis has found.
Laurie Schreiber December 6, 2022Talks continue on governor's heating relief proposal
Renee Cordes December 5, 2022Gov. Janet Mills said she plans to unveil her proposal to help low- and middle-income Mainers pay heating bills this winter before lawmakers convene on Wednesday.
Renee Cordes December 5, 2022
Governor says relief is coming in response to high home heating costs
Renee Cordes November 29, 2022Mills said her administration is working on a plan in response to a 70% increase in the average price of heating fuel in Maine over the past year.
Renee Cordes November 29, 2022
Maine regulator approves CMP, Versant rate increases
Renee Cordes November 17, 2022The rates increases are set to take effect Jan. 1, and apply to the "standard offer" of electricity purchased by most Mainers.
Renee Cordes November 17, 2022
CMP donates $50K to nonprofit that helps veterans, law enforcement officers
Renee Cordes Updated: November 9, 2022The donation will be used, in part, to connect power to Operational Reboot's camp in Oxford County.
Renee Cordes Updated: November 9, 2022
PUC wind generation project moving forward in northern Maine
Ann Fisher October 31, 2022LS Power Base was chosen as the supplier at a cost of $2.88 billion along with Longroad Energy's King Pine 1,000 MW wind generation project. The net cost of the two projects is a projected $1.8 billion over a 30-year period.
Ann Fisher October 31, 2022
Regulator dials 'e' for 'extension' on Maine’s 207 area code
Renee Cordes October 27, 2022Maine's utility regulator now says that the state's sole area code won't be exhausted until early 2027, 15 months later than the expected end date.
Renee Cordes October 27, 2022
South Portland transforms capped landfill into solar farm
Alexis Wells October 26, 2022The 4.7 MW solar farm is projected to offset 63% of South Portland’s municipal load and save taxpayers more than $20 million over the 40-year commercial life of the panels.
Alexis Wells October 26, 2022
Maine small businesses, nonprofits set for $7M in electricity relief
Renee Cordes October 19, 2022Thousands of Maine small businesses and nonprofits are in line to receive a one-time credit of $2,000 to help defray electricity costs that spiked after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Renee Cordes October 19, 2022
Shelter from the storm: Volunteers repair Washington County homes ahead of cold-weather fixes
Laurie Schreiber Updated: October 17, 2022More than 180 volunteers from southern Maine, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Ohio traveled to Cherryfield and logged 6,142 hours of community service through Maine Seacoast Mission.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: October 17, 2022
Mills fights Versant Power on proposed rate hike
Renee Cordes Updated: October 5, 2022A review by the Maine Public Utilities Commission is expected to take nine months.
Renee Cordes Updated: October 5, 2022
40 Under 40: Maine's next generation of leaders
Peter Van Allen October 4, 2022Introducing Michael Adams, Randy Albert, Michelle Anderson, Martin Beavers, John Boyan, Katie Brann, Marpheen Chann and Adam Desrosiers.
Peter Van Allen October 4, 2022
40 Under 40: Working hard for himself, his family and his employees
Bridget Reed Morawski Updated: October 3, 2022Adam Derosiers, vice president of electric operations at Central Maine Power Co., credits his background of working with his hands and learning different jobs.
Bridget Reed Morawski Updated: October 3, 2022
Portland energy consultant acquires Massachusetts competitor
Staff September 20, 2022The companies will work together through 2022 to ensure a smooth transition for clients, who are expected to benefit from expanded access to information and services.
Staff September 20, 2022
Maine Renewable Energy Association director departing after 14 years
Bridget Reed Morawski September 19, 2022Jeremy Payne is headed to the Cornerstone Government Affairs Group in Augusta. He joins a team that recently added Matt Marks, the former CEO of Associated General Contractors of Maine.
Bridget Reed Morawski September 19, 2022
Cross-laminated timber demonstration project aims to expand forest market
Staff Updated: September 19, 2022Projects include steam energy from wood biomass and pyrolysis units to produce wood biomass, with the goal of expanding markets for Maine’s forest products.
Staff Updated: September 19, 2022
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The days after Thanksgiving are the traditional start of the holiday shopping season. Many shoppers are already setting their sights on the whirlwind of holiday shopping — Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday.
Major retailers like Walmart, Target, Amazon and Best Buy have already launched early deals, giving shoppers a head start on savings.
A record 186.9 million people plan to shop from midnight on Black Friday through Cyber Monday, according to a consumer survey by the National Retail Federation. The figure is up by more than 3 million total shoppers from last year's record.
The National Retail Federation forecast also calls for holiday spending to surpass $1 trillion for the first time, with sales predicted to grow between 3.7% and 4.2% from 2024.
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The Giving Guide
The Giving Guide helps nonprofits have the opportunity to showcase and differentiate their organizations so that businesses better understand how they can contribute to a nonprofit’s mission and work.
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Work for ME
Work for ME is a workforce development tool to help Maine’s employers target Maine’s emerging workforce. Work for ME highlights each industry, its impact on Maine’s economy, the jobs available to entry-level workers, the training and education needed to get a career started.
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Groundbreaking Maine
Whether you’re a developer, financer, architect, or industry enthusiast, Groundbreaking Maine is crafted to be your go-to source for valuable insights in Maine’s real estate and construction community.
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