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The Ecology School receives one of its largest gifts ever, $500K from L.L.Bean

Staff May 13, 2021

The major gift will support construction of a new arrival plaza, a new waterfront area and a three-year sponsorship of the new River Bend Farm Family Camp. The school recently unveiled its “regenerative” campus.

Staff May 13, 2021
NECEC makes first $5.8M payment to Maine for broadband, energy infrastructure

Staff May 13, 2021

NECEC and Hydro-Quebec, the companies behind the 145-mile energy transmission line being constructed through Franklin and Somerset counties, say the payment is part of $10 million the state will get this year.

Staff May 13, 2021
South Portland may become $8M site for 4,500 batteries

William Hall May 12, 2021

The city Planning Board on Tuesday night will consider a proposed battery energy storage system that could be a key component in Maine's growing clean energy infrastructure.

William Hall May 12, 2021
CMP, union agree to new contract; Shaw's Teamsters strike settled

Staff May 6, 2021

Central Maine Power and IBEW Local No. 1837 had been negotiating a new contract for months; truckers and mechanics for Shaw's Supermarkets have been working without a contract since last August.

Staff May 6, 2021
Gardiner’s first community solar project goes live

Staff April 30, 2021

The project is a partnership between a New York City solar management services startup and a Portsmouth, N.H., solar energy developer, owner and operator. The project’s host, Pine State Trading Co., hopes to lead the way for other communities.

Staff April 30, 2021
Maine homes in on offshore wind site, but fishermen’s protests continue

Laurie Schreiber April 28, 2021

Fishery regulators are trying to identify potential offshore wind sites with least impact to the fisheries. “I am dead set against this,” one lobster industry leader said about a proposed wind development off Maine’s southern coast.

Laurie Schreiber April 28, 2021
Proposed broadband authority is ambitious push to bring access to all corners of Maine

Maureen Milliken April 27, 2021

The quasi-governmental Maine Connectivity Authority, established with $129 million from the American Rescue Plan as well as state money, would push past the reactive strategy the state has had on broadband access in the past decade.

Maureen Milliken April 27, 2021
Efficiency Maine caps off first phase of high-speed EV charging network

Staff April 26, 2021

The installation of two Level 3 electric vehicle chargers in North Windham make seven on the Maine Turnpike and routes north and west to the state's borders. Phase two of the plan to expand EV charging farther begins next month.

Staff April 26, 2021
Mills, MTI launch $500K grant competition to spur clean energy development in Maine

Staff April 23, 2021

The Maine Clean Energy Innovation Challenge will fund at least two projects aimed at developing clean energy in the state. Gov. Janet Mills has pledged that Maine will have at least 30,000 clean energy jobs by 2030.

Staff April 23, 2021
Maine's largest law firm launches climate change practice group

Renee Cordes Updated: April 23, 2021

On Earth Day, Bernstein Shur announced the launch of a a 15-attorney multidisciplinary practice group to meet growing demand for expertise on climate-related law and regulation.

Renee Cordes Updated: April 23, 2021
Maine fishing industry gears up to protest pace of wind development

Laurie Schreiber Updated: April 22, 2021

A fishing industry coalition is asking the Governor's Energy Office to complete an offshore wind “road map” before bringing a large-scale project to the Gulf of Maine. An offshore wind developer said the project will help meet Maine’s climate goals.

Laurie Schreiber Updated: April 22, 2021
Lawmakers propose state takeover of CMP, Versant Power

Staff April 20, 2021

New legislation would call for a consumer-owned, nonprofit utility to replace Central Maine Power Co. and Versant Power. Lawmakers and advocates on Monday said the proposed company would provide better service and pricing.

Staff April 20, 2021
UMaine panel: Self-driving vehicles could build on ‘live and work in Maine' trend

Laurie Schreiber Updated: April 19, 2021

Thanks to digital technology, the pandemic changed how people live, work and travel. As a time-saver, autonomous vehicles could have similar effects. “I think this has profound implications for settlement and work patterns in Maine,” said one expert.

Laurie Schreiber Updated: April 19, 2021
Ecology School's sustainable campus, 6 years in the making, to open

Staff April 16, 2021

At the “regenerative” campus, opening events will include flipping the switch on 712 solar panels. “This is the type of project that will continue to propel sustainable building forward,” said the contractor that oversaw construction.

Staff April 16, 2021
Trades Council says Maine's offshore wind industry could create hundreds of construction jobs

Staff April 8, 2021

New England Aqua Ventus and the Maine Building and Construction Trades Council said in an memo that offshore wind projects could create hundreds of union construction jobs. Commercial fishermen oppose the project.

Staff April 8, 2021
Brookfield Renewable files motion to stop Kennebec River dam removals

Maureen Milliken April 2, 2021

A Department of Marine Resources proposal to remove dams in Waterville-Winslow, Fairfield and Skowhegan to restore fish passage and boost economic development on that stretch of the river is "unlawful," according to the global energy partnership,

Maureen Milliken April 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.

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