ISO-New England says it will have sufficient electricity to meet consumer demand, though an extreme heat wave could test the grid’s capacity.
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Photos: Picker House development coming together in Lewiston
An aerial view of the Picker House, the first phase of plans to re-develop the Continental Mill in Lewiston is on schedule to open next year.
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Build Maine conference to draw experts, economic development officials to Skowhegan for 3rd year
An expected 250 attendees will attend planned workshops and presentations focused on topics related to development, housing, transportation and other concepts that they can apply locally, organizers say.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News, Schools & Education
Turner-based school district directors support changes to policy on selecting instructional materials
Changes to policy on library materials was tabled.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine’s workforce isn’t keeping pace with growth, Gov. Mills tells business leaders
New investments by the state and federal government are helping to attract and retain employees, but there is more work to be done to solve workforce shortages, the governor says.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Franco Center warns that without more money, it might close
The popular performance and event space in Lewiston is struggling to keep up with rising costs.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News, Schools & Education
Photo album: See images from the Leavitt Area High School commencement
Leavitt Area High School awarded diplomas Sunday to 126 seniors at the school’s 125th graduation ceremony at The Colisée in Lewiston.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Photo album: See the Great Falls Pride march from Auburn to Lewiston
Great Falls Pride kicks off Pride Week with a parade Sunday from Great Falls Plaza in Auburn to Simard-Payne Memorial Park in Lewiston.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Sweetser can’t sustain its mental health services to 18 Maine school districts
Sweetser said it lost $1.5 million last year because of billing rules. Their decision to scale back comes as the mental health of young people continues to struggle in the wake of the pandemic.
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Electric grid operators ordered to brace for surging demand and storm threats
New England has already begun looking at how the regional grid can adapt to change.