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Energy & Utilities

  • Average winter still brings higher gas prices, demand

    Staff October 20, 2016

    The U.S. Energy Information Office released its Winter Energy Outlook for the upcoming season, and despite its prediction of an average winter this year, the organization says consumers will be using and paying more for gas this heating season

    Staff October 20, 2016

  • The price for a gallon of gas in Maine continues to rise

    October 18, 2016

    Slow and steady is the name of the game for increasing gas prices in the state of Maine, as the average price for a gallon of gas rose by a penny to $2.27.

    October 18, 2016

  • PUC on the hot seat over proposed solar 'net metering' rules

    James McCarthy October 18, 2016

    Solar power advocates came out in force Monday to tell the Maine Public Utilities Commission that it should scrap its proposed rule to gradually phase out financial incentives designed to encourage consumers to install solar panels on their homes or

    James McCarthy October 18, 2016

  • U.S. Sen. King seeks to curb rapid expansion of LNG exports

    James McCarthy October 17, 2016

    U.S. Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, has joined 11 Democratic senators in calling on the U.S. Department of Energy to put the brakes on expanding liquefied natural gas exports.

    James McCarthy October 17, 2016

  • New England's largest solar project could shine on Limestone

    October 12, 2016

    The largest solar project in New England could be coming to the Loring Commerce Centre business park in Limestone.

    October 12, 2016

  • Hurricane Matthew spurs rise in gas prices

    Staff October 11, 2016

    Gas prices in Maine continue to be on the rise, as the average price for a gallon of gas rose by three cents to $2.26.

    Staff October 11, 2016

  • Start of Maine's heating season brings rising oil costs

    Staff October 5, 2016

    Just in time for the start of the fall season, heating oil prices in Maine have risen following several weeks of steady pricing.

    Staff October 5, 2016

  • Oil production cuts lead to rise in national, state gas prices

    October 4, 2016

    Gas prices in Maine rose slightly to kick off October, as the average price for a gallon of gas rose two cents to $2.23.

    October 4, 2016

  • Farmers' Almanac predicts big savings with expansive solar array

    Staff September 30, 2016

    Farmers' Almanac publisher Geiger Group is investing $12 million to convert its former manufacturing space in Lewiston into a 105,000-square-foot office and distribution space, which will be primarily powered by a 620-panel solar installation, one

    Staff September 30, 2016

  • Maine Audubon charges into future with vehicle power stations

    Staff September 27, 2016

    The 65 acres of winding trails, orchards and hiking trails of the Gilsland Farm Sanctuary in Falmouth might not seem like the ideal location for an electric vehicle charging station, but Ole Amundsen, the executive director of Maine Audubon, sees it

    Staff September 27, 2016

  • Maine gas prices fall to late summer numbers

    September 27, 2016

    Gas prices in Maine are the lowest they've been since the end of August, as the average price for a gallon of gas dropped by two cents to $2.21.

    September 27, 2016

  • Hannaford gets into the electric car game

    September 26, 2016

    Milk, bread, eggs, charge for your electric vehicle? That's the new grocery list for some shoppers at five Maine Hannaford supermarkets following the installation of high-speed electric vehicle charging stations.

    September 26, 2016

  • Pipeline spill leads to rising gas prices across U.S.

    September 20, 2016

    Gas prices in Maine have remained low, as the average price for a gallon of gas increased by a single cent to $2.23.

    September 20, 2016

  • Maine heating fuel survey shows steady prices

    Staff September 16, 2016

    Heating oil prices in the state of Maine remain steady as residents gear up for the state's cold season.

    Staff September 16, 2016

  • Ashland pellet mill to boost employment after landing UMFK contract

    Staff September 15, 2016

    Ashland-based Northeast Pellets has been awarded a contract to provide pellets to the University of Maine at Fort Kent, an agreement seen as having a potential $5.25 million impact on the local economy, according to President and CEO Matthew Bell.

    Staff September 15, 2016

  • Westbrook's Pika Energy lands $875K clean energy grant

    Staff September 15, 2016

    The Westbrook-based clean energy equipment manufacturer Pika Energy will receive a grant for $875,000 from the U.S. Department of Energy to improve its technology that allows electric grids to use clean energy sources, like solar power.

    Staff September 15, 2016

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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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