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  • PERC enlists 'Terminators' to gain new revenue in face of lost contracts

    June 11, 2018

    The Penobscot Energy Recovery Co. in Orrington has purchased two $800,000 grinders — nicknamed The Terminators — that the waste-to-energy firm expects will ensure its future after losing up to two-thirds of its municipal solid waste contracts.

    June 11, 2018

  • American Jobs Project: Offshore wind could support 2,100 Maine jobs annually

    James McCarthy June 7, 2018

    Maine's offshore wind potential and the expertise it's already gained through the Maine Aqua Ventus project is a “significant economic opportunity for job growth” that could support an annual average of more than 2,100 jobs through 2030.

    James McCarthy June 7, 2018

  • CMP to invest $22M in western Maine conservation, tourism projects

    Staff June 7, 2018

    The Somerset County-based nonprofit Western Mountains and Rivers Corp. and Central Maine Power Co. announced Wednesday an agreement in which the utility company will invest in conservation and nature-based tourism projects in western Maine as part

    Staff June 7, 2018

  • Maine Aqua Ventus awaits PUC decision as offshore wind takes off elsewhere

    James McCarthy June 6, 2018

    The emerging offshore wind industry along the East Coast is picking up momentum, with Massachusetts regulators two weeks ago selecting Vineyard Wind, which is backed by Avangrid Renewables and its partner Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners to

    James McCarthy June 6, 2018

  • ‘Smart City’ projects come online in Portland

    Staff June 6, 2018

    Portland city officials reported this week on the progress in its new LED streetlight project and the implementation of several “smart city” projects that utilize innovation and technology to streamline and enhance city services.

    Staff June 6, 2018

  • Market likes WEX fleet-card deal with Shell

    Staff June 4, 2018

    WEX Inc. (NYSE: WEX) announced today a big win for its fleet card division, reporting that it has entered into an agreement with Equilon Enterprises LLC, dba Shell Oil Products US and Shell Canada Products, to issue and operate Shell's full

    Staff June 4, 2018

  • Hancock County will consider zoning change to accommodate solar farm

    June 1, 2018

    Energy development company Next Phase Energy Services LLC has submitted a petition to the Land Use Planning Commission to change the zoning of a Hancock County property in order to establish a 100-megawatt solar farm.

    June 1, 2018

  • Connecticut Water's merger with SJW Group takes a new twist

    James McCarthy May 31, 2018

    Connecticut Water Service Inc., parent company of Maine Water Co., announced a new twist in its merger agreement with California-based SJW Group (NYSE: SJW), stating that terms of the agreement have been amended to allow it to solicit proposals from

    James McCarthy May 31, 2018

  • ReVision Energy to consolidate in newly purchased South Portland building

    Laurie Schreiber May 25, 2018

    The solar energy installer ReVision Energy has purchased a 26,924-square-foot building, at 758 Westbrook St. in South Portland, to consolidate its operations and relocate its regional headquarters.

    Laurie Schreiber May 25, 2018

  • E2Tech interim leader steps up to become permanent executive director

    Staff May 24, 2018

    The Environmental & Energy Technology Council of Maine, better known as E2Tech, has promoted a new executive director from within. Melissa Winne, a policy and legislative specialist who has been with E2Tech for three years, will lead the

    Staff May 24, 2018

  • Customers voice opposition to Emera's rate increase request

    Staff May 16, 2018

    Maine Public Utilities Commission public hearings on Emera Maine's latest distribution rate increase request drew widespread opposition from the utility's customers.

    Staff May 16, 2018

  • NextEra Energy moves forward on first of four large Maine solar farms

    Maureen Milliken May 8, 2018

    When NextEra Energy's planned 20 megawatt solar project in Fairfield received Maine Department of Environmental Protection approval in last month, it was the first of several large-scale projects planned for Maine.

    Maureen Milliken May 8, 2018

  • Maine Water Co.'s parent firm seeks PUC approval of its merger

    James McCarthy May 8, 2018

    Connecticut Water Service Inc. (NASDAQ: CTWS), parent company of Maine Water Co., and SJW Group (NYSE: SJW) filed an application with the Maine Public Utilities Commission on Friday seeking approval of the “merger of equals” in a transaction that's

    James McCarthy May 8, 2018

  • Fewer than 300 CMP, Emera Maine customers remain without power

    Staff May 7, 2018

    Central Maine Power Co. and Emera Maine reported that fewer than 300 customers between them remained without service late Monday morning following high winds and thunderstorms on Saturday that knocked out power for more than 50,000 customers.

    Staff May 7, 2018

  • AVANGRID sells its natural gas unit

    Staff May 4, 2018

    AVANGRID, parent company of Central Maine Power Co., sold its natural gas-storage unit.

    Staff May 4, 2018

  • Bidding war erupts for Maine Water Co.'s parent firm

    James McCarthy April 30, 2018

    Connecticut Water Service Inc., parent company of Maine Water Co., is fighting off Eversource Energy's $750 million bid to derail its proposed merger with California-based SJW Group.

    James McCarthy April 30, 2018

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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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