Maine Public Utilities Commission approves lower rates for heat pumps and EVs
The Maine Public Utilities Commission this week approved lower rates for some CMP and Versant Power customers. Driven by legislation,
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Panel optimistic about closing deal for Hampden waste-to-energy plant in early 2023
The Municipal Review Committee, which represents the municipal solid waste interests of 115 Maine communities, remains optimistic it will partner
Read moreRSU 9 navigating lead, PFAS in water supply
FARMINGTON – On Tuesday night, the RSU 9 Board of Directors acknowledged the “Staff Members of the Month” for November,
Read moreEfforts to restore Atlantic salmon on the Penobscot River awarded $7.5M grant
The Atlantic Salmon Foundation’s work to help restore the fish to the Penobscot River will receive a big boost thanks
Read moreFire doesn’t disrupt production at Westbrook energy plant
A spokesman for Calpine Corporation said no key equipment was damaged and operations at the Westbrook Energy Center were not
Read moreWatch these elusive creatures cross the water at a remote Maine pond
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Read moreHallowell council votes to table controversial pesticide ordinance
The proposed policy would prohibit the use of any synthetic substances and the use of any pesticide within 75 feet
Read moreMaine Audubon’s 2022 Loon Count includes new lakes and counters
FALMOUTH – The results are in and the news is good: final results from Maine Audubon’s Annual Loon Count for
Read moreMark your calendar for the strongest meteor shower of the year
The best chance to see the strongest meteor shower of the year is on its way this week. Read More
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Read moreFire breaks out at Westbrook energy plant
Several fire departments responded to the fire in the upper floors and roof of Calpine’s Westbrook Energy Center.Read More
Read moreMost water fixtures at Leeds Central School show lead levels exceeding state threshold
Leavitt Area High School and Tripp Middle School returned more favorable lead testing results.Read More
Read moreA record year for Maine deer leaves this hunter puzzled again
Hunters who pursue white-tails quickly come to realize that it’s not easy to shoot a buck, or sometimes to come
Read moreLoon counters find more chicks but fewer adults in Maine
Maine has the largest population of loons on the East Coast and has sought to protect them with environmental laws
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