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Mills vetoes state takeover of CMP, Versant, but possible referendum looms
Staff July 14, 2021The governor rejected a bill that would have called for the state to buy out Central Maine Power Co. and Versant Power, replacing them with a consumer-owned utility. Instead, she urged a "methodical reformation" of the electricity system in Maine.
Staff July 14, 2021
Maine tightens up proposed offshore wind farm area, but fishermen still don’t like it
Laurie Schreiber July 14, 2021The state collected input on fishing activity, marine wildlife and navigation off southern Maine to refine the potential site for the research array. “I’m concerned with this narrowed focus on an already heavily fished area,” said one fishing
Laurie Schreiber July 14, 2021
State narrows location for proposed offshore wind turbines
Laurie Schreiber July 13, 2021The 16-square-mile site, south of Muscongus Bay, is proposed for installation of up to 12 floating wind turbines. The state’s preferred area was identified after meeting with stakeholders and is subject to further input. The federal leasing process
Laurie Schreiber July 13, 2021
Maine's energy costs rank among highest in US, study shows
Staff July 12, 2021Maine's high average cost for heating oil fueled a ranking in the top 10 most expensive states for energy, according to a study published by WalletHub.
Staff July 12, 2021
Mills signs 10-year moratorium on new offshore wind projects in state waters
Staff July 8, 2021The moratorium responds to fishing industry concerns regarding offshore wind installations. But ironworker and manufacturing industry representatives said they support offshore wind-power development.
Staff July 8, 2021
Maine, federal officials keeping an eye on worsening drought
Maureen Milliken July 2, 2021With the entire state under conditions ranging from abnormally dry to severe drought, the Maine Drought Task Force is keeping an eye on water levels, agricultural issues, private wells and public health.
Maureen Milliken July 2, 2021
Portland tree pruner is sprouting with revenue growth, purchase of Vermont company
Staff July 1, 2021Lucas Tree Experts, which employs over 500 people, has acquired another family-owned provider of tree and vegetation services, New England Tree Experts.
Staff July 1, 2021Maine PUC awards contracts for solar, wind projects
Staff July 1, 2021Maine Public Utilities Commission Chairman Philip L. Bartlett II said that participation in the latest procurement was competitive and bids were robust.
Staff July 1, 2021Electricity rate changes may loom for customers of Versant, CMP
Staff June 29, 2021Changes in some rates of Versant Power are scheduled to take effect next week, while the utility seeks approval for further changes. Central Maine Power Co. also is asking the Maine Public Utilities Commission to OK new rates.
Staff June 29, 2021CMP ranks last in another customer survey of US utilities
William Hall June 25, 2021The survey by a Michigan human analytics company polled over 76,000 residential customers of 140 utilities providing electricity, gas and combined services.
William Hall June 25, 2021Sappi agrees to sell hydropower sites along Presumpscot River to NY company
William Hall June 17, 2021Dichotomy Power, which develops hydroelectricity generating facilities in the Northeast, plans to acquire the five sites and a fishway for an undisclosed price.
William Hall June 17, 2021
$235M Downeast Wind project under review by LUPC
Maureen Milliken June 14, 2021The 30-turbine wind project planned for Washington County has been in the works since 2013, and could go online by 2023, pending approval for the portion that's in the unorganized territory north of the town of Columbia.
Maureen Milliken June 14, 2021
Former law firm CEO Patrick Scully sworn in as member of Maine PUC
Staff June 9, 2021Scully, who retired from Bernstein Shur in 2019 after a 35-year career, has pledged to make the work of the three-member regulatory panel "even more transparent."
Staff June 9, 2021
Tennessee manufacturer breaks ground on $150M conversion of New Limerick mill
Laurie Schreiber June 8, 2021The plant is Louisiana-Pacific Corp.’s second-longest-running mill, commissioned in 1981. The conversion will increase manufacturing of its flagship siding and trim product and consumption of locally sourced fiber by 30%.
Laurie Schreiber June 8, 2021
High-speed EV charger network to extend eastward to Acadia
Staff Updated: June 4, 2021“It’s significant that we were able to attract these high quality, well-trafficked locations within 30 miles of other fast chargers, and that some of the major gas stations are diversifying their business strategies by adding EV charging,” said an
Staff Updated: June 4, 2021
Three Maine startups get into competitive cleantech accelerator
Renee Cordes Updated: June 4, 2021The 2021 Cleantech Open Northeast cohort consists of 52 startups from across the region and from other countries. The field is the largest in the program's history.
Renee Cordes Updated: June 4, 2021
Today's Poll
Sponsored by: Kennebunk Savings Bank
With the official end of summer this past weekend, we're taking a look back at how the season unfolded.
Back in early August, we asked how the summer tourism season was going — and at the time, the majority of respondents told us it could be better. And remember, the season started very rainy and ended amid a drought.
Now that the season has wrapped up, we're checking in again to see how things ended. Did things improve? Did tourism pick up later in the summer, or did the season fall short of expectations?
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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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