Federal clean energy incentives are expiring on Dec. 31. But homeowners will still have access to Efficiency Maine rebates, and the state is part of a $450 million effort to increase heat pump adoption across New England.
Lynley Price
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine lawmakers outline competing visions for energy policy, agree affordability is key
Energy affordability — under mounting stress chiefly from rising electricity prices — will be a litmus test for most any climate policy or spending decisions.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Overlooked during opioid crisis, more of Maine’s oldest began to struggle with drugs
The number of Medicare patients who received buprenorphine treatment for their addiction to opioids increased about 70% between 2019 and 2023, a Maine Monitor analysis shows for the first time.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Mt. Blue schools: In a school district ‘mired in crisis,’ residents call for accountability
About 200 people packed the RSU 9 board of directors meeting last week to air comments on the middle school principal’s controversial Halloween costume.
Posted inHealth, News
Agencies that help Mainers navigate Medicare overbooked as enrollment deadline looms
Questions about the terminated Medicare Advantage plans and confusion from the federal government are driving a high number of calls for enrollment assistance.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine center guiding local opioid settlement spending says data will be public early next year
The University of Southern Maine-based center is providing technical support as millions of dollars flow into local governments to combat the crisis.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, Outdoors
10 of our favorite photos from Maine this fall
A collection of fall scenes and scenery from Maine Trust photographers
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Red Sox beat sloppy Astros 6-1 behind Lucas Giolito’s stellar start
Boston got its third straight win over the AL West leaders.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Red Sox complete 3-game sweep of Nationals with 6-4 victory
Ceddanne Rafaela ripped a ninth-inning solo homer as part of a three-hit game for Boston (46-45).
Posted inNation / World, News, Politics
Angus King, Chellie Pingree defend US senator forcibly removed from DHS news conference
Secret Service agents at Secretary Kristi Noem’s news conference shoved and handcuffed Sen. Alex Padilla, prompting outrage from his colleagues.