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Energy & Utilities

  • South Portland to weigh impact of TransCanada’s pipeline decision on pending lawsuit

    October 6, 2017

    TransCanada Corp.'s decision on Thursday to scrap its proposed $12 billion Energy East pipeline adds a new twist to the Portland Pipe Line lawsuit challenging South Portland's ban on bulk crude oil imports into the city.

    October 6, 2017

  • Wind interests ask feds to allow clustered projects

    October 5, 2017

    ISO New England and wind energy interests from around New England are asking the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to let them cluster projects together to make it possible to install more wind power and other new renewable power generation

    October 5, 2017

  • NextEra: Four former Ranger Solar projects will be operating by end of 2019

    Maureen Milliken September 25, 2017

    NextEra Energy Inc. (NYSE: NEE) is moving forward on four large solar projects in Maine that are expected to be commercially active by 2019. The company acquired Yarmouth-based Ranger Solar's portfolio earlier this year.

    Maureen Milliken September 25, 2017

  • NextEra meets with Farmington residents on 50MW solar array

    Maureen Milliken September 22, 2017

    NextEra Energy officials met with Farmington residents Wednesday to discuss the 50-megawatt solar array it plans to build on land at Sandy River Farms on U.S. Route 2, one of the 14 projects it has acquired from Ranger Solar of Yarmouth.

    Maureen Milliken September 22, 2017

  • Hermon Oil acquired by family-owned Fabian Oil

    Staff September 21, 2017

    Hermon Oil has been acquired by Fabian Oil, a nearly 30-year-old family-owned company based in central Maine.

    Staff September 21, 2017

  • Status of Stored Solar biomass plants uncertain

    September 14, 2017

    Stored Solar LLC has filed reports with the Maine Public Utilities Commission that show a significant decline in energy output and biomass purchasing over the second quarter of this year.

    September 14, 2017

  • Emera Maine seeks approval for revenue boost, rate hike

    September 14, 2017

    Emera Maine is seeking approval approval from the Maine Public Utilities Commission for a rate hike that would boost revenues by 12% and increase electricity prices next year, averaging about $3.60 a month, for its 154,000 customers in northern and

    September 14, 2017

  • Maine has a new energy czar: Steven McGrath

    Staff September 6, 2017

    A former chief financial officer at Downeast Energy Corp. is the new director of the Governor's Energy Office.

    Staff September 6, 2017

  • Franklin County to rework Kibby wind project tax agreement

    September 1, 2017

    An amendment to a 2008 tax increment financing agreement between Franklin County and owners of the Kibby wind project that would have brought $16.4 million to the county over 30 years has been withdrawn and is being reworked for re-submission.

    September 1, 2017

  • Federal judge rules oil company suit against South Portland can continue

    September 1, 2017

    A federal judge has ruled that Portland Pipe Line suit challenging South Portland's ban on bulk crude oil imports into the city can proceed.

    September 1, 2017

  • Avangrid Foundation donates $50K to Red Cross hurricane relief

    Staff August 31, 2017

    Avangrid Foundation has donated $50,000 to American Red Cross Disaster Relief to help provide food, emergency shelter, relief supplies and other necessities to victims of Hurricane Harvey

    Staff August 31, 2017

  • Ashland's Northeast Pellets suffers catastrophic fire

    August 31, 2017

    A fire at Northeast Pellets mill in Ashland destroyed all of the 500 tons of bulk pellets stored in two silos.

    August 31, 2017

  • Woodland Pulp says dam's cost outweighs its benefit

    August 30, 2017

    Woodland Pulp, the paper mill in Baileyville adjacent to the St. Croix River, is petitioning the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to allow it to transfer ownership of the U.S. portion of the Forest City dam to the state.

    August 30, 2017

  • Monhegan completes multi-year project to reduce energy costs

    James McCarthy August 28, 2017

    Monhegan Island, which has some of the highest electricity costs in the nation, completed a comprehensive upgrade of its power-generating system that includes the addition of a solar array and installation of a new, cleaner-burning diesel generator.

    James McCarthy August 28, 2017

  • MRRA seeking partner to develop microgrid at Brunswick Landing

    August 23, 2017

    Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority is seeking an experienced partner capable of helping it fully develop its microgrid at the 3,200-acre Brunswick Landing business park.

    August 23, 2017

  • Isle au Haut's move to solar keeps money on the island

    August 22, 2017

    Isle au Haut is planning a move to solar energy that will provide entirely for the island's electrical needs.

    August 22, 2017

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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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