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Pandemic is driving volatility in energy market, Maine experts say
Laurie Schreiber May 13, 2020Energy industry experts say, unsurprisingly, that energy consumption in Maine and around the world has plummeted since the start of the pandemic. But recovery could mean new opportunities.
Laurie Schreiber May 13, 2020CMP corridor vote will appear on November ballot, Maine high court rules
Staff May 11, 2020A public vote that could block plans by Central Maine Power Co. for a 150-mile electricity transmission line will appear on November ballots, the state’s Supreme Judicial Court ruled last week.
Staff May 11, 2020
As Maine communities curtail recycling, Hampden waste-to-energy plant opens it to all
Staff Updated: April 22, 2020The year-old Coastal Resources plant turns waste from 115 member towns and cities into fuel, but now allows nonmember municipalities to send recyclables as a way to keep them out of landfills and incinerators.
Staff Updated: April 22, 2020
Maine engineering CEO is trying to keep 1,100 employees busy despite slowdown
Renee Cordes Updated: April 21, 2020With 28 locations, from Bangor and Portland to Los Angeles and San Diego, Woodard & Curran is feeling the impact of the coronavirus crisis nationwide. CEO Doug McKeown talked with Mainebiz about how the firm is coping.
Renee Cordes Updated: April 21, 2020Court upholds referendum on $1B CMP transmission corridor
Staff April 14, 2020Opponents of the planned 150-mile electricity transmission line have enough signatures to create a November vote on the proposal, a judge ruled. But supporters are expected to appeal the decision to the Maine Supreme Judicial Court.
Staff April 14, 2020
Cerahelix founder leaves to manage UMaine’s 3D printer program
Laurie Schreiber April 7, 2020Susan MacKay will manage the University of Maine’s Advanced Structures and Composites Center's biobased additive manufacturing program with Oak Ridge National Lab.
Laurie Schreiber April 7, 2020
CMP, Emera stepping up measures to keep customers' power on during crisis
Staff March 20, 2020Central Maine Power Co. and Emera Maine are taking steps to extend customer protections and prevent service interruptions during the COVID-19 crisis.
Staff March 20, 2020
Maine businesses make the pivot to put planned in-person events online
Maureen Milliken March 20, 2020When things began changing last week, organizations big and small that had planned events found ways to get them online instead of canceling.
Maureen Milliken March 20, 2020PUC approves sale of Emera Maine
Staff March 18, 2020Maine regulators clear the way for the sale of the state's second-largest electric utility, which will now have another Canadian owner.
Staff March 18, 2020
After virus affected one trade show, Portland company acquires another
William Hall March 18, 2020The coronavirus crisis led Diversified Communications to postpone an international event for the seafood industry. But now the company has added an event in the clean energy field.
William Hall March 18, 2020
DEP gives conditional approval to CMP transmission corridor
Staff Updated: March 16, 2020The draft order sets "unprecedented" environmental and conservation conditions on the $1 billion project, and more public comment will be taken until a final order is issued.
Staff Updated: March 16, 2020
Mack Point Terminal to be assessed for renewable energy industry
Staff March 12, 2020Mack Port Terminal in Searsport is being considered as a potential site for opportunities to support Maine’s renewable energy industry, specifically offshore wind. Offshore wind is poised to become a $1 trillion industry by 2040, creating thousands
Staff March 12, 2020
Ecomaine commits to all-electric waste hauling trucks powered by trash
Staff March 9, 2020Ecomaine announced the purchase of all-electric waste hauling trucks from the Lion Electric Co. Ecomaine is believed to be the first company in the nation to employ all-electric waste hauling vehicles that are powered by its own waste-to-energy
Staff March 9, 2020Potential vote to block CMP corridor takes next step to the ballot
Staff March 6, 2020The Maine Secretary of State says opponents of the proposed electricity transmission corridor have delivered more than enough signatures to create a citizens referendum that could stop the plan.
Staff March 6, 2020
Maine PUC kicks off process that could spur widespread solar development
Maureen Milliken Updated:The procurement process is the first of five rounds seeking both commercial and community-shared solar developments of 5 megawatts or less, stemming from 2019 legislation that lifted the renewable energy net metering cap.
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King urges USDA to remove restrictions on rural broadband money
Maureen Milliken February 27, 2020USDA ReConnect broadband grants aren't available to communities that have already received FCC grant money to upgrade satellite service. But such service falls well below connectivity needs in rural areas, King and seven other senators say.
Maureen Milliken February 27, 2020
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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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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