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  • Find out how Maine ranks in U.S. News & World Report's 'Best States' rankings

    James McCarthy March 1, 2017

    U.S. News & World Report, using data provided by McKinsey & Co.'s Leading States Index, ranks Maine 18th overall in its first-ever “deep dive” ranking of the 50 states based on more than 60 metrics.

    James McCarthy March 1, 2017

  • CMP ratepayers get a break with expiration of long-term power contracts

    Staff February 24, 2017

    The Maine Public Utilities Commission approved an agreement on Wednesday that marks the expiration of two large power purchase contracts and reduces stranded costs for Central Maine Power customers. The change will be reflected in customer bills on

    Staff February 24, 2017

  • Maine Water Co. sets timetable for $50M Biddeford project

    Staff February 24, 2017

    The Maine Water Co. has released the design and construction schedule for its $50 million project to build a new water treatment facility near the Saco River in Biddeford.

    Staff February 24, 2017

  • Portland, South Portland to create largest municipal solar farms in state

    February 23, 2017

    The city councils of Portland and South Portland unanimously approved contracts Wednesday night with Portland-based ReVision Energy to create two of the state's largest municipal solar farms on each city's former landfill.

    February 23, 2017

  • Canadian company looking at Maine sites for biorefinery

    February 21, 2017

    Ensyn Corp., a Canadian company that creates fuels from forestry biomass, is exploring potential sites in Maine to locate a biorefinery capable of transforming 400 tons a day of low-grade wood into fuels that could be a competitive alternative to

    February 21, 2017

  • Bill to protect Monhegan's iconic scenery would effectively 'kill' offshore wind pilot project

    James McCarthy February 20, 2017

    Legislation proposed by Maine Sen. Dana Dow, R-Waldoboro, to prohibit The New England Aqua Ventus 1 project from building two 6-megawatt wind turbines two-and-a-half miles off Monhegan Island could kill the University of Maine-led effort. The

    James McCarthy February 20, 2017

  • Downeast Wind proposes 100MW wind farm in Washington County

    February 16, 2017

    Downeast Wind, a Maine subsidiary of Apex Clean Energy of Charlottesville, Va., is looking at building a wind energy facility of 30 wind turbines over 9,000 acres in Columbia, Cherryfield and the Townships 18 and 19 area of Washington County.

    February 16, 2017

  • Gov. LePage issues emergency declaration to extend oil delivery hours

    February 15, 2017

    With another major snowstorm set to arrive later today, Gov. Paul LePage signed an emergency proclamation to enable heating fuel delivery drivers to remain on the road longer.

    February 15, 2017

  • LePage still fuming over PUC's solar net metering decision

    February 13, 2017

    Gov. Paul LePage still isn't happy about the Maine Public Utilities Commission's Jan. 31 decision changing the way home solar generating facilities are treated under Maine law, which he says falls far short of what's needed.

    February 13, 2017

  • Emera Maine net income up slightly in 2016

    February 13, 2017

    Emera (TSX: EMA), the Halifax, Nova Scotia parent company of Emera Maine, reported net income for the fourth quarter ended Dec.31 was $70 million, compared to $192 million in the fourth quarter of 2015.

    February 13, 2017

  • Blizzard slows but doesn't stop Maine businesses

    Staff February 13, 2017

    Many businesses, colleges, state and local offices and bus services were shut down Monday from the blizzard that dropped more than a foot-and-a-half of snow in most areas. The Portland International Jetport suspended flights until 8 p.m. Monday, it

    Staff February 13, 2017

  • Houlton utility gets OK to connect to Canadian grid

    February 8, 2017

    Maine Public Utilities Commission approved Houlton Water Co.'s request to disconnect from Emera Maine's power grid and instead connect to the grid maintained by New Brunswick Power.

    February 8, 2017

  • ORPC announces management changes

    Staff February 8, 2017

    Ocean Renewable Power Co., a Portland-based global leader in hydrokinetic power systems and project solutions, announced Tuesday that it is instituting a new management approach to advance company growth and capitalize on new opportunities.

    Staff February 8, 2017

  • Large businesses hit with big hike in electricity delivery charges

    February 7, 2017

    An increase in Central Maine Power Co.'s delivery charge approved by the Maine Public Utilities Commission last summer has caused an average 19% hike for large businesses in southern and central Maine.

    February 7, 2017

  • Solar credit rollback OK'd by regulators

    February 1, 2017

    State regulators approved on Jan. 31 a new solar energy policy that will roll back for solar-panel owners the credit they receive for excess power sold to the grid.

    February 1, 2017

  • Oak Ridge National Laboratory signs partnership with UMaine

    Staff January 30, 2017

    The University of Maine has signed a letter of intent with the U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory to partner in the development of forest-based biomaterials for use in manufacturing as well as in bio-refineries, bioenergy and

    Staff January 30, 2017

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Did the recent Small Business Saturday help your business?
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Sponsored by Kennebunk Savings Bank

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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