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  • ReEnergy shuts down Fort Fairfield biomass plant

    Staff November 15, 2018

    ReEnergy Holdings, a New York-based power company, has closed its biomass-fueled electricity plant in Fort Fairfield. The 37-megawatt facility, which opened in 1987 and employs 21 people, stopped operations on Nov. 11.

    Staff November 15, 2018

  • Maine DEP tells CMP its application for 145-mile power line is incomplete

    November 9, 2018

    Maine Department of Environmental Protection has told CMP it cannot move forward with its evaluation of the$950 million New England Clean Energy Connect project until the utility provides additional information to complete its application.

    November 9, 2018

  • Company asks court to overturn ruling on South Portland pipeline law

    November 9, 2018

    Portland Pipe Line Corp. has appealed the federal court decision issued in August preventing it from piping oil south from Canada to its tank farm in South Portland.

    November 9, 2018

  • York considers getting rid of overhead utility lines in village district

    November 8, 2018

    With the federal government picking up 80% of the $4 million tab of reconstructing several intersections and streets as part of the York Village revitalization project, town officials are thinking about piggybacking on that project a locally funded

    November 8, 2018

  • Vote on Maine Water Co.'s parent firm's merger set for Nov. 16

    Staff November 6, 2018

    Connecticut Water Service Inc. (NASDAQ: CTWS) announced Monday that the independent proxy advisory firm Institutional Shareholder Services Inc.recommends that Connecticut Water shareholders vote "FOR" the transaction with SJW Group (NYSE: SJW),

    Staff November 6, 2018

  • PUC won't decide CMP's $950M transmission line project until March

    Staff November 5, 2018

    The three-member Maine Public Utilities Commission issued an order on Friday that extends its review of Central Maine Power's $950 million New England Clean Energy Connect transmission line project into next year.

    Staff November 5, 2018
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    $40M LIHEAP funding to help Maine’s low-income families stay warm

    Staff October 30, 2018

    The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will release $39.8 million in funding to Maine through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. The funding includes $1.45 million for tribal governments.

    Staff October 30, 2018

  • Brunswick energy technician training center expands

    Staff October 29, 2018

    An increase in the need for trained professionals in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration field has prompted the expansion of the Maine Energy Marketers Technical Education Center on Greenwood Road in Brunswick.

    Staff October 29, 2018

  • PUC cancels next week's hearings over CMP's transmission project

    Staff October 26, 2018

    The three-member Maine Public Utilities Commission issued a procedural order today granting an intervenor's request that several hearings scheduled next week for Central Maine Power's $950 milion New England Clean Energy Connect project be

    Staff October 26, 2018

  • New study stokes the debate over oil heat versus wood

    Staff October 24, 2018

    A report by the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry claims more than 100 major buildings in Maine have made the conversion.

    Staff October 24, 2018

  • CMP nixes overhead crossing of scenic Kennebec Gorge in bid to win over critics

    Staff October 19, 2018

    In a bid to address concerns of state environmental regulators, host communities and other stakeholders, Central Maine Power plans to avoid an aerial crossing over the scenic Kennebec Gorge as part of its $950 million New England Clean Energy

    Staff October 19, 2018

  • Opponents and advocates make their final arguments on CMP's New England Clean Energy Connect

    Staff October 18, 2018

    Maine Public Utilities Commission held its final public witness hearing Wednesday on Central Maine Power Co.'s $950 million New England Clean Energy Connect project, at which opponents outnumbered supporters of the 145-mile transmission project to

    Staff October 18, 2018

  • Heating fuel prices projected to keep going up

    Staff October 17, 2018

    With the heating season just beginning, the latest statewide survey by the Governor's Energy Office shows that current average heating fuel prices are 5% to 15% more expensive than they were for the 2017-18 heating season.

    Staff October 17, 2018

  • CMP storm recovery winding down, full service expected today

    Staff October 17, 2018

    Crews from AVANGRID affiliate companies in Connecticut and New York are helping Central Maine Power Co. to restore power to remaining customers who lost service when strong winds came through Maine early Tuesday.

    Staff October 17, 2018

  • CMP proposes using federal tax savings to keep its rates stable

    Staff October 16, 2018

    Central Maine Power, a subsidiary of AVANGRID Inc. (NYSE: AGR), filed a rate proposal Monday with the Maine Public Utilities Commission that would use savings from changes in federal tax laws to keep its distribution prices stable.

    Staff October 16, 2018

  • Extensive sewer and water line work disrupts downtown Bangor

    October 15, 2018

    Work to replace Civil War-era sewer, water and storm water pipes that has been disrupting the commercial area of downtown Bangor is nearing completion.

    October 15, 2018

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Does cruise ship season help your business?
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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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