Regulators say expanding time-of-use rates to the supply side of electric bills could cut costs and take pressure off the grid. Currently, customers can only save on delivery costs when they use electricity early in the morning or late at night.
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Posted inMaine, News
Scientists express concern about scale of foam spill, the latest in a long, dirty history at former base
The high concentration and range of toxic forever chemicals in last week’s spill raises health and environmental concerns, and is putting pressure on the state to expand testing and protect public health.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education
Auburn starts the school year with 23 new teachers
Student enrollment numbers are up from last year, Superintendent Susan Dorris said. Replacement of the Edward Little High School’s gym floor is scheduled for Oct. 15.
Posted inMaine
‘It’s what a fair should be’: Volunteers in overdrive a week before Litchfield Fair
The fair runs Sept. 6, 7 and 8.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Auburn man appears in court for charge related to crack deals
Federal agents say Pierre Calhoun made three drug sales earlier this year to an undercover buyer in Lewiston.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Finalists announced for 2025 Maine Teacher of the Year award
The winner, who will be announced in October, will go on to represent Maine in the National Teacher of the Year program.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Updated COVID-19 vaccine rolls out at Maine pharmacies
There has been an uptick in reports of new COVID-19 infections through most of the summer.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine granted $7.3 million for prenatal and postpartum home health care visits
The funds can provide Mainers with home visits from nurses, social workers and other health care professionals as part of their prenatal and postpartum care.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
First day of school in Peru highlights technology, digital information
About 330 students are enrolled at Dirigo Elementary School in Peru, Principal Charlie Swan said Wednesday.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, Politics
Harris campaign launches effort to get out the vote among Black Mainers
Maine House Speaker Rachel Talbot Ross, U.S. Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-OH, and other officials from Maine launched Black Mainers for Harris-Walz at a Portland rally on Wednesday.