Federal Regulators ruled that transmission owners in New England set an unreasonable return on equity rates, effectively overcharging customers for years.
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Posted inMaine, News
Motorcyclist killed in Raymond crash
The 3-vehicle crash happened at the intersection of Webb’s Mills and Tarkiln Hill roads.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Maine Senate unanimously confirms nominee to state’s highest court
Christopher Taub, who has worked for years in the Maine attorney general’s office, was nominated to the Maine Supreme Judicial Court by Gov. Janet Mills in mid-March.
Posted inNation / World, News
Maine leaders criticize Supreme Court ruling against ban on ‘conversion therapy’ in Colorado
The court sided with a Christian counselor challenging a ban on conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ minors in Colorado. The practice has been banned in Maine since 2019.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Gauvin, Kinney win school board seats in Farmington recount
A recount clarified voter intent rules and confirmed Gauvin and Kinney as winners of the RSU 9 Board of Directors positions.
Posted inBusiness, Food, News, Sports
Maine has 2 James Beard Award finalists
Restaurateur Dana Street and Portland Chef Thomas Takashi Cooke move on in the competition.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Gas approaches $4 per gallon in Maine, highest in more than 3 years
Since the end of February, prices have risen nearly $1 per gallon for regular and premium gas. Diesel prices have shot up more than $1.40.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
See 3 Maine homes with ADUs on the market
A luxury condo in South Portland, a Colonial in Lewiston and a waterfront ranch in West Gardiner offer shared living options across the state.
Posted inFood, Maine, News, Religion & Values
For Maine’s Episcopal bishop, food is more than pleasure. It’s community.
Bishop Thomas Brown happily cooks and talks food, but for him, there’s a spiritual component, too.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, News
Mobile home lot rent increase moratorium passes in Norway
The decision gives mobile home owners a temporary reprieve from lot rent hikes while the town works on a local ordinance to resolve a state law loophole.