Maine regulators allowed Iberdrola’s acquisition of Avangrid to advance without state review, brushing aside objections from the state public advocate and environmentalists.
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Maine seeks boost in energy storage to avoid costly grid upgrades
If approved, customers of Central Maine Power and Versant Power would pay more per month initially, but less in the following years, according to a report by Gov. Janet Mills’ Energy Office.
All American Airlines flights briefly grounded on heavy holiday travel day
The FAA briefly ordered all of the airline’s flights grounded in the U.S. – including in and out of the Portland jetport – just as the Christmas travel season kicked into overdrive.
Woodstock ponders ordinance for short-term rentals
Safety issues encountered in fire calls to rental units.
Maine wreath-makers ring in the holiday season with balsam fir tradition
Maine produces millions of wreaths per year thanks to its abundant pine trees, which some farmers trim for a second source of income.
Marden’s bargain hunters relish 60 years of fabulous finds
Founded in Fairfield in 1964, the surplus and salvage chain with 13 stores across Maine has been selling good stuff cheap for 6 decades.
Advocates cheer possible end of genetically modified salmon
After the FDA reassessed its approval of a genetically modified salmon, a company behind the project announced this month that it will cease fish farming.
Auburn’s Good Shepherd Food Bank names chief advancement officer
AUBURN — After a nationwide search with over 100 candidates, Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine has promoted Robin McCarthy to chief advancement officer. This position will guide the Development, Communications, and Government Affairs teams in advancing Good Shepherd Food Bank’s strategic initiatives to ensure that everyone in Maine is food secure. McCarthy, who joined […]
Lewiston advertising firm receives national marketing award
LEWISTON — Rinck Advertising has received a 2024 Silver Davey Award for its “Vape Free Maine: Don’t Get Side Effected” campaign, developed in partnership with the Maine Center for Disease Control. The campaign has been recognized for its innovative approach to addressing the youth vaping epidemic, making it a key player in the cause marketing […]
Lewiston’s Central Maine Healthcare hires orthopedic provider
LEWISTON — Central Maine Orthopedics has hired Dr. Bruce Hamilton-Dick. He went to medical school at Albany Medical College and completed his residency at Albany Medical Center. He also did a fellowship at the University of Massachusetts in Orthopedics/Sports Medicine. Hamilton-Dick is particularly passionate about musculoskeletal care and quality of life for his patients. “My […]