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Unitil to purchase Maine Natural Gas for $86 million
Tina Fischer April 1, 2025The transaction, which is subject to approval by the Maine Public Utilities Commission, is expected to close by the end of the year, at which point Brunswick-based Maine Natural Gas would become a wholly owned subsidiary of Unitil.
Tina Fischer April 1, 2025
How to cut costs while going green
Jeff Marks, ClimateWork Maine Updated: March 18, 2025While Maine employers already have a lot to worry about these days, climate change should not be overlooked as an urgent priority.
Jeff Marks, ClimateWork Maine Updated: March 18, 2025
Maine's top utilities regulator nominated for second term
Renee Cordes March 17, 2025Phil Bartlett has chaired the Maine Public Utilities Commission since 2019.
Renee Cordes March 17, 2025
Maine's clean energy workforce is growing, but more workers are needed
Laurie Schreiber Updated: March 11, 2025Maine’s clean energy workforce reached nearly 15,600 jobs in 2023, growing at a rate nearly twice that of the state’s overall workforce since 2019. But employee recruitment and retention remain a challenge.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: March 11, 2025
Portland company replaces diesel with hydro-kinetic energy to power remote communities
Laurie Schreiber February 20, 2025ORPC's technology generates power from the movement of rivers and tides. It's had success with a system in remote Alaska and is now getting interest from around the globe.
Laurie Schreiber February 20, 2025
Green and growing: 3 startups powering Maine’s eco-economy
Renee Cordes Updated: February 24, 2025Among Maine startups out to conquer the green economy, here are three worth keeping tabs on.
Renee Cordes Updated: February 24, 2025
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
Today's Poll
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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
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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