AUGUSTA — Mainers concerned about “smart meters” are getting a chance to voice their opinions this week. Maine’s Public Utilities Commission is holding a public hearing Wednesday at Jewett Hall on the campus of the University of Maine at Augusta. There will be two sessions, one from 1:30 p.m. until 4 p.m. and another from […]
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Thieves take $3,000 in copper from CMP vehicles
FAIRFIELD— Fairfield police are investigating the theft of about $3,000 worth of copper from four Central Maine Power vehicles. The copper, along with some other small items, was taken from the vehicles after a chain-link fence surrounding company property on Center Street was cut sometime over the weekend. Chief Tom Gould said in a statement […]
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Person struck by lightning as severe thunderstorms hit Maine; 23,000 lose power
BANGOR — A series of powerful thunderstorms hit part of Maine on Friday, resulting in injuries for at least two people — one of whom was struck by lightning in Woodville and another who was hurt by a falling tree in Greenville. Details about the accidents — as well as the names and ages of […]
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CMP’s parent company gets $2.2 billion in federal tax credits
PORTLAND — The corporate subsidy watchdog agency Good Jobs First found Central Maine Power Co. parent company Iberdrola topped the list of all recipients of federal grants and tax credits, primarily in tax credits for its renewable energy developments. Energy companies generally topped the list of grants, as the review by Good Jobs First included […]