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UMaine launches marine product program to help drive the state's 'blue economy'
Staff August 30, 2021Aquaculture and ocean energy are growing contributors to Maine’s “blue economy” — the subject of a new collaboration between science and business experts in working-waterfront industries.
Staff August 30, 2021
With output from new solar farm in Waldoboro, Bigelow Lab gets greener
Staff Updated: August 27, 2021The lab is one of the largest users of a new Waldoboro solar farm, which is generating 85% of the lab’s electricity. The development adds to Bigelow’s green initiatives, which include on-campus solar and EV-charging stations.
Staff Updated: August 27, 2021
Former Central Maine Power manager will return to company as CEO
Staff August 26, 2021Joseph Purington began his operations career at CMP in 1987, serving for 28 years in a variety of roles, then worked for the predecessor of CMP's parent company, Avangrid. In 2014 he joined Eversource New Hampshire.
Staff August 26, 2021
Portland-based renewable energy company gets $25M in growth capital
Staff August 17, 2021ORPC’s RivGen system harnesses river and tidal current energy to generate electricity. Over 2 billion people worldwide have limited access to electricity, prompting bullishness from the new investors.
Staff August 17, 2021
Innovators of farming robots and renewable power win clean energy competition
Staff Updated: August 17, 2021The competition identifies promising technologies to help address the climate and Maine’s clean energy goals. Companies in Biddeford and Wiscasset were each awarded $250,000.
Staff Updated: August 17, 202112 Maine towns and organizations awarded $5M for economic development
Catie Joyce-Bulay August 11, 2021A new round of grants from the Northern Border Regional Commission will fund improvements from Augusta to Machias to Limestone.
Catie Joyce-Bulay August 11, 2021Maine regulator opens probe into Verizon's phone numbering practices
Renee Cordes August 3, 2021Months after an analysis concluded that Maine's "207" area could could be exhausted by the fourth quarter of 2024, the state's utilities regulator said it has reason to question Verizon's forecasting process for numbering resources.
Renee Cordes August 3, 2021
Bangor developer aims to bring biorefinery, jobs to former Lincoln mill site
Staff Updated: August 2, 2021A biofuel called ethyl levulinate can be made from wood residue, waste paper or cardboard, municipal solid waste and food waste. The proposed biorefinery would produce locally sourced, renewable, carbon-neutral heating fuel.
Staff Updated: August 2, 2021
Belfast community solar project goes live, powering up to 1,000 homes and businesses
Catie Joyce-Bulay July 27, 2021A new community solar project in Belfast is expected to provide 7 megawatts of energy to nearly 1,000 Maine residential and small-business customers. It’s the third Maine project launched by PowerMarket and SunRaise Investments.
Catie Joyce-Bulay July 27, 2021
Clear Skies law in South Portland clears legal challenge after six years
Staff July 16, 2021Portland Pipe Line Corp. on Thursday dropped a ruling appeal in its 2015 suit to overturn the ordinance. The city had passed the law to prevent the company from piping crude oil out of Canada to oil-carrying ships in Maine.
Staff July 16, 2021
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
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Small Business Saturday, the annual tradition that encourages shoppers to support local, independent retailers and entrepreneurs, marked its 16th rendition on Nov. 29, with events held across the nation.
Founded by American Express in 2010, the yearly event has become an essential part of the holiday shopping season. The Small Business Administration became the official co-sponsor in 2011.
Last year, shoppers turned out in full force to support their local communities, generating an estimated $22 billion in spending at small retailers and restaurants.
The Giving Guide
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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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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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