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Former Millinocket mill site takes a new name, steps up efforts to recruit tenants
April 6, 2022Developing a new name and brand logo was a months-long, collaborative effort. A new website was launched to market the site to potential tenants.
April 6, 2022
Ukraine war prompts WEX to cut ties with Russian oil conglomerate
Updated: April 4, 2022"As the war has continued, with no foreseeable resolution in sight, we reevaluated our relationship with Lukoil, and have decided to discontinue this relationship," the Portland-based financial technology services provider said in a statement Friday
Updated: April 4, 2022
New advisory group to study port development for offshore wind
March 29, 2022The goal is to rapidly develop the offshore wind market. Port facilities are considered integral to advancing the University of Maine's floating offshore wind technology and attracting offshore wind industry investment to Maine.
March 29, 2022
Mainers suddenly look at electric cars, at faster rate than anywhere in US
March 24, 2022A national study found that web searches about electric vehicles jumped by triple digits between Feb. 11 and March 11, and the increase in Maine over a two-week period was the sharpest of any state’s.
March 24, 2022Maine PUC closes investigation after CMP lawsuit withdrawn
March 17, 2022The Maine Public Utilities Commission closed a summary investigation into CMP after a lawsuit was withdrawn in February.
March 17, 2022
Solar array under construction will power three branches of Darling's Auto Group
March 10, 2022When complete, the 1.4-megawatt array in Brewer is expected to offset 1,670,900 pounds of carbon annually.
March 10, 2022
'Know your voice and own it': Maine leaders offer Women’s Day wisdom
Updated: March 8, 2022More than a dozen female trailblazers from across the state share their advice for young women about career building and leadership.
Updated: March 8, 2022
NY utility giant Con Ed proposes power transmission project through northern Maine
March 3, 2022The system would share existing rights-of-way and deliver energy generated by wind, solar and biomass energy projects. The costs and exact route of the transmission project aren't yet determined.
March 3, 2022
BluShift conducts first successful test of commercial-scale biofueled rocket engine
March 1, 2022The test was the first of a series that’s expected to culminate later this year in the launch of full-sized commercial rocket, powered by a bio-derived fuel, into low-Earth orbit.
March 1, 2022Unions form coalition to create renewable energy jobs
March 1, 2022Labor unions across Maine formed a coalition to advocate for union jobs in the renewable energy sector.
March 1, 2022Maine regulators open investigation into CMP's management, rate setting practices
February 18, 2022The Maine Public Utilities Commission plans to investigate how earnings considerations affect decisions at Central Maine Power and its parent company, Avangrid.
February 18, 2022Dead River Co. sues sibling managers over alleged trade secret violations
Updated: February 18, 2022The brother and sister, whose parents sold the family business to Dead River, went to work for the company and were promoted. The suit claims the siblings misappropriated information to start their own business over the past three months.
Updated: February 18, 2022
State eyes concepts for developing Searsport as offshore wind hub
Updated: February 15, 2022Four sites are eyed for manufacturing and deployment of floating foundations and turbines. Development costs range from $100 million to nearly $300 million. Certain areas would require blasting and dredging.
Updated: February 15, 2022
$90 utility credit could aid low-income Maine electricity customers
February 10, 2022The $8 million proposal could help approximately 90,000 Maine households served by Central Maine Power and Versant Power. The supply rate rose over 80% this year.
February 10, 2022
Portland-based renewable energy company to expand into Millinocket
February 7, 2022The expansion provides ORPC Inc. with a second Maine product development site, complementing a similar facility in Eastport.
February 7, 2022
Mills proposes bill aimed at improving accountability for Maine's electric utilities
February 3, 2022Legislation unveiled by Gov. Janet Mills would create harsh penalties for substandard service by utilities, and could require the sale of their assets if they don't comply.
February 3, 2022
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