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Final arguments delivered in CMP's $950M hydropower transmission project

James McCarthy March 8, 2019

Central Maine Power Co.'s $950 million New England Clean Energy Connect transmission project is reaching the endgame, with opponents and proponents squaring off in an all-day hearing Thursday hosted by the Maine Public Utilities Commission.

James McCarthy March 8, 2019
Central Maine transmission line rebuilt ahead of schedule, under budget

Staff March 7, 2019

Maine Electric Power Co., a company jointly owned by Central Maine Power and Emera Maine, announced Wednesday it has completed rebuilding a 51-mile transmission line between Orrington and Windsor, six months ahead of schedule and $35 million under

Staff March 7, 2019
Mills launches Maine Climate Council, sets ambitious renewable energy goals

Staff March 4, 2019

Maine has joined the U.S. Climate Alliance, a bipartisan coalition of 21 states committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions consistent with the goals of the Paris Agreement, Gov. Janet Mills announced at Friday's E2Tech 2019 conference.

Staff March 4, 2019
Tremont solar project latest in CEI, Nature Conservancy funding collaboration

Maureen Milliken February 25, 2019

When the town of Tremont cut the ribbon on the new solar array on its capped landfill on Saturday, it marked not only a milestone for the town, but also the latest project in a collaborative investment loan structure that helps make solar power

Maureen Milliken February 25, 2019
After shepherding Fiberight launch, key municipalities director to step down

Staff February 25, 2019

Municipal Review Committee Inc., a group of 115 Maine cities and towns, said its longtime executive director will step down to explore new career opportunities.

Staff February 25, 2019
CMP sweetens the deal, picks up support from Mills and others for $950M project

February 21, 2019

Central Maine Power announced this morning it has signed a stipulation asking the Maine Public Utilities Commission to authorize its $950 million transmission project to deliver Canadian hydropower through Maine to Massachusetts.

February 21, 2019
Fiberight $70M waste-to-energy plant finally ramping up

Staff February 20, 2019

After a year-long delay, commissioning of the Fiberight single-stream recyclables and municipal solid waste processing facility in Hampden is on track to start by April and ramp up through May and June.

Staff February 20, 2019
Mills lifts wind turbine moratorium

Staff February 15, 2019

Gov. Janet Mills Thursday signed an executive order ending a year-old moratorium on wind turbine permits.

Staff February 15, 2019
PUC threatens sanctions if CMP fails to resolve customer service problems

Staff February 7, 2019

Maine Public Utilities Commission warned Central Maine Power Co. Wednesday it could face a $500,000 fine and other sanctions if the AVANGRID-owned utility did not immediately address ongoing customer service problems.

Staff February 7, 2019
ReVision Energy merger expands its reach in N.H. and Vermont

Staff February 5, 2019

ReVision Energy announced Monday it plans to merge with Energy Emporium of Enfield, N.H.

Staff February 5, 2019
Settlement conference scheduled for CMP’s $950M transmission project

Staff February 4, 2019

The Maine Public Utilities Commission has scheduled a “settlement conference” for Tuesday on Central Maine Power Co.'s $950 million transmission line project through western Maine to deliver hydro-power from Canada to electricity customers in

Staff February 4, 2019
Report: Maine heating fuel industry contributes $440 million in earnings

Staff January 31, 2019

A report on the economic contribution of the state's heating oil and propane industry released this week says that it accounts for 9,500 jobs, both directly and indirectly, and $440 million in earnings in Maine.

Staff January 31, 2019
Bill proposes to roll back ‘gross metering’ rule impacting residential solar users

Staff January 29, 2019

The Legislature's Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee will hold a public hearing today on LD 91, a bill to eliminate the “gross metering” rule enacted under Gov. Paul LePage that solar power advocates say is stifling the growth of the

Staff January 29, 2019
Saviello requests PUC amend NECEC schedule to consider alternatives

Maureen Milliken January 28, 2019

Former state Sen. Tom Saviello has filed a motion with the Maine Public Utilities Commission asking that it amend its schedule for ruling on Central Maine Power's New England Clean Energy Connect transmission line until it addresses a requirement of

Maureen Milliken January 28, 2019
Maine Water Co. voluntarily withdraws merger-related application with PUC

James McCarthy January 23, 2019

Maine Water Co. voluntarily is withdrawing its application before the Maine Public Utilities Commission relating to the stalled merger transaction between its parent company, Connecticut Water Service Inc., and SJW Group.

James McCarthy January 23, 2019
Maine Water reassures furloughed federal employees unable to pay their water bills

Staff January 16, 2019

With the partial federal shutdown now in its 26th day, Maine Water Co. announced Tuesday it would maintain water service for customers who are furloughed federal employees until their paychecks start flowing again.

Staff January 16, 2019

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Sponsored by Kennebunk Savings Bank

Maine's cruise ship season is in full swing, running from late September through early November. Thousands of passengers are expected to visit Portland, Bar Harbor, Eastport or Rockland.

This week alone, Portland is set to welcome around 16,000 cruise ship passengers.

But as the season ramps up, it's bringing mixed reviews. Some locals brace for the crowds and many business owners say cruise ship visitors don't spend much while in the port. Other business owners argue that, even if cruise ships don't benefit their own coffers, they still benefit the overall economy.

When we asked this question in 2023, Mainebiz respondents, 21% said the visits bring customers and revenue, while only 18% said the visits don't help their business.

More than half of the respondents, 53%, said cruise ships benefit the overall economy,

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