The five dual-port pay-to-use chargers would be installed in a Bethel Village parking lot owned by Gould Academy at the corner of Elm and High Street.
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Maine lobstermen invited to write the rules after years of feeling ignored
A new survey aims to incorporate observations of commercial lobstermen into the data used to regulate their industry. Will it change their frustrations about being overlooked?
Northeast Bank promotes Murrant in Poland
POLAND — Northeast Bank has promoted Hunter Murrant to assistant vice president, banking center manager at the bank’s Poland location. Prior to her promotion, Murrant worked for two years as a senior relationship banker in the bank’s Portland location. “We are thrilled to promote Hunter to this well-deserved leadership role,” said Bethany Belanger, senior vice […]
Most Americans haven’t tried seaweed, Maine study shows
The study, which in part explores Americans’ hesitance to try new foods, finds that leaning on seaweed as an ingredient in different snacks and making ready-to-eat dishes could sway consumers.
Area car dealers hire employees, serve customers of shuttered Paris dealership
Oxford County Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram closed last month suddenly.
Maine’s clean electricity goals face unpredictable costs, availability
Beneficial electrification assumes oil and gas costs will rise, electricity will be more affordable and new generation sources will be available on a schedule aligned with target dates.
Meet the Mainers behind Renys’ ubiquitous, 4-word jingle
The ad tune, created by David Melville, has been heard in Maine every day since 2011.
Maine’s electricity prices grew at third fastest rate in US, analysis shows
Securing cheaper, cleaner power has become harder than anticipated.
Mainers call on lawmakers to protect renters, boost housing production
The Legislature’s Housing and Economic Development Committee heard from renters, advocates, landlords and developers during a daylong hearing on the state’s housing crisis.
Gulf of Maine scallop fishery halted again, this time for the year
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration expects fisherman to reach the 675,563-pound harvest limit within the next few days.