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CMP, Versant rank among the country's worst utilities for customer satisfaction
William Hall December 16, 2021In a customer satisfaction study of 145 electric utilities by J.D. Power, Central Maine Power Co. received the lowest rating, while Versant Power scored nearly as low.
William Hall December 16, 2021
Saddleback prepares to build on-mountain solar farm
Jessica Hall Updated: December 8, 2021The Rangeley ski resort, which reopened in 2020 after being shuttered for five years, plans to construct a solar energy facility covering 31 acres.
Jessica Hall Updated: December 8, 2021Maine businesses to get $25M in federal funding for solar projects
Staff December 6, 2021The money, in the form of grants and guaranteed loans, is part of $633 million the U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing nationwide to reduce the impact of climate change in rural communities and states.
Staff December 6, 2021
Trades Council's new president stresses advocacy, organization
Jessica Hall December 6, 2021The Maine State Building & Construction Trades Council elected Jason Shedlock, the former executive director, after Johnny Napolitano stepped down as president after 14 years.
Jessica Hall December 6, 2021
UMPI begins installing $1.2M solar array on campus
Staff December 3, 2021After a fire three years ago in an on-campus renewable energy facility, the University of Maine at Presque Isle is building a $1.2 million solar array that will save the school $42,000 in electricity costs per year.
Staff December 3, 2021
Mills touts new initiatives, funding to help communities fight climate change
Renee Cordes Updated: December 2, 2021A year after Maine released a four-year climate action plan, Gov. Janet Mills announced nearly $25 million in funding to help communities prepare and adapt on various fronts.
Renee Cordes Updated: December 2, 2021
CMP sets new management structure in wake of critical audit report
Jessica Hall December 1, 2021CMP made moves to strengthen local Maine management ties and change its governance in the wake of a critical audit report criticizing its management structure and customer service.
Jessica Hall December 1, 2021
Community college system receives $400K from KeyBank to support solar energy jobs
Staff November 30, 2021Workers are needed in electrical positions to support the state’s aggressive renewable energy goals. Electricians are essential for key tasks, such as connecting solar panels to the electrical grid.
Staff November 30, 2021
Mills plans next steps for offshore wind development at Maine commercial ports
Renee Cordes Updated: November 29, 2021Calling offshore wind an "unprecedented economic and investment opportunity for Maine," Gov. Janet Mills has directed her administration to study options for uses of the renewable energy at several Maine ports.
Renee Cordes Updated: November 29, 2021
Fighting for equity: How Maine female entrepreneurs are beating the odds to raise capital
Renee Cordes Updated: November 29, 2021Female founders and business owners in a variety of sectors face challenges raising money in the male-dominated venture capital industry.
Renee Cordes Updated: November 29, 2021
10 Casco Bay communities work to mitigate flooding caused by the climate crisis
Staff November 23, 2021The two-year project aims to engage people whose livelihoods are affected by coastal flooding and help community volunteers, municipal staff, elected officials and community leaders plan for nature-based solutions to flooding.
Staff November 23, 2021Versant Power residential customers to see electric bills jump
Jessica Hall November 17, 2021Residential electric bills will increase by an average of $30 a month. Rates for Central Maine Power customers are also expected to increase.
Jessica Hall November 17, 2021
State launches weatherization plan with $25M from Jobs & Recovery Plan
Staff November 5, 2021Green jobs and energy-efficient homes are on tap with a new $25 million infusion of federal funds to Efficiency Maine Trust. An additional $5.5 million will go to a new Clean Energy Partnership to provide training opportunities in clean energy.
Staff November 5, 2021Election follow-up: Embattled CMP corridor heads to court, while Bar Harbor restricts short-term rentals
Jessica Hall November 4, 2021Voters in Maine opposed the CMP corridor project, which quickly prompted a lawsuit. Meanwhile, voters in Bar Harbor passed an ordinance to limit short-term housing rentals there.
Jessica Hall November 4, 2021
Home energy-assistance program gives Mainers a $35M boost
Staff November 3, 2021U.S. Sen. Susan Collins announced the LIHEAP Funding for Maine as home energy costs are forecast to surge this winter.
Staff November 3, 2021
By a clear-cut vote, Mainers say 'no' to CMP's power transmission corridor
William Hall November 3, 2021By overwhelming majorities, voters Tuesday responded “yes” to all three questions on the statewide election ballot — including a referendum to end the $1 billion electricity transmission corridor under construction in western Maine.
William Hall November 3, 2021
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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 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 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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