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Conn. firm completes solar project in Androscoggin County, breaks ground on another in York County
Tina Fischer February 18, 2025Louth Callan Renewables, based in Enfield, Conn., has finished the installation of a 30-megawatt solar “farm” in Leeds, and is beginning construction on a similar project in Sanford.
Tina Fischer February 18, 2025
Bar Harbor college becomes first nationwide to eliminate disposable plastic food containers
Laurie Schreiber February 13, 2025The Bar Harbor school lis committed to becoming fossil fuel-free by 2030 and phasing out single-use plastics.
Laurie Schreiber February 13, 2025
Maine's wake-up call on trade: Why we can't take our relationship with Canada for granted
Patrick Woodcock, Maine State Chamber of Commerce February 6, 2025Now is the time for policymakers to ensure Maine’s economy remains strong and competitive in an interconnected world, the head of the state's largest business group writes in this guest commentary.
Patrick Woodcock, Maine State Chamber of Commerce February 6, 2025
Rockland nonprofit launches toolkit to aid transition to electric marine propulsion
Laurie Schreiber February 6, 2025The Island Institute is looking to help marine business and coastal municipalities transition to electric marine propulsion and away from traditional diesel motors.
Laurie Schreiber February 6, 2025
Former paper mill site in Millinocket is becoming hub for renewable energy production
Laurie Schreiber January 31, 2025One North — the former home of the Great Northern paper mill — is getting new life with a hydropower producer, solar farm and now biofuel.
Laurie Schreiber January 31, 2025
Energy and foot traffic could define Portland’s retail and restaurant scene
Alexis Wells Updated: January 13, 2025Tim Soley, president and CEO of East Brown Cow, says the Old Port remains a place that attracts new ideas.
Alexis Wells Updated: January 13, 2025
Marketplace for heat pumps will heat up
Laurie Schreiber Updated: January 13, 2025Maine is making headway in its electrification goals, with the big goal for 2025 being to facilitate the transition to heat pumps.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: January 13, 2025
Central Maine Power's parent company Avangrid to become privately held
Laurie Schreiber January 2, 2025Avangrid shareholders will receive $35.75 per share, and the company will be delisted from the New York Stock Exchange.
Laurie Schreiber January 2, 2025
Maine Governor's Energy Office urges regulators to boost energy storage
Laurie Schreiber January 2, 2025The recommendation by the Maine Governor’s Energy Office said the storage would provide grid resilience and lower electricity costs. It would also take advantage of federal incentives and further the state’s clean energy goals.
Laurie Schreiber January 2, 2025
Squirrels, spud spats & other offbeat stories in 2024
Renee Cordes Updated: December 26, 2024From clam chowder beer for April 1 to an AI mouse, here are some unusual stories that we relished writing this year.
Renee Cordes Updated: December 26, 2024
Versant’s new switching station seeks to make service more reliable in the Orono market
Laurie Schreiber Updated: December 23, 2024If there’s a tree on a line in one direction, power can be fed from a different way while crews work to make repairs.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: December 23, 2024
ReVision Energy's next director of commercial sales brings a wealth of knowledge
Alexis Wells Updated: December 17, 2024ReVision Energy, the South Portland-based solar installer, has hired Heather Deese as director of commercial sales.
Alexis Wells Updated: December 17, 2024
Calais electric utility gets $14.5M federal loan for upgrades
Laurie Schreiber Updated: December 16, 2024Inflation could have an impact on the size of planned expenditures for upgrades and maintenance on transmission and substation infrastructure in the years ahead.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: December 16, 2024
Rain and overnight winds knock out power to thousands of customers in Maine
Peter Van Allen December 12, 2024Winds up to 60 miles per hour knocked out power in a number of Maine counties, including Aroostook, Hancock and Piscataquis.
Peter Van Allen December 12, 2024
Maine joins states suing oil giants over climate change
Renee Cordes Updated: December 9, 2024The lawsuit, filed by Maine Attorney General Aaron M. Frey, names Exxon, Shell, Chevron, BP, Sunoco and the American Petroleum Institute as defendants.
Renee Cordes Updated: December 9, 2024
Let the sun shine: 2,464 solar panels installed on roof of Portland warehouse
Laurie Schreiber November 26, 2024The Boston-based owner of the property says the installation is an effort to advance environmental stewardship while creating value across the firm's portfolio.
Laurie Schreiber November 26, 2024
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The program is designed to protect paid leave for up to 12 weeks a year to care for an ill family member or bond with a new child. For employees, it's a great perk; for employers, there are challenges and costs associated with getting into compliance.
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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
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
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