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Daniel Kool
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Daniel Kool is the Portland Press Herald's cost of living reporter, covering wages, bills and the infrastructure that drives them — from roads, to the state's electric grid to the global supply chains connecting Maine and the rest of the world. He joined the Press Herald in 2024 as the night reporter. A graduate of Boston University, he previously covered city news, transportation and higher education for the Boston Globe. His work has also appeared in GBH News, the Boston Globe Magazine and Boston University's student newspaper, where he was the city news editor. A midwestern transplant, Daniel lives in Biddeford, where he plays with keyboards and little noise-making boxes.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Mills vetoed a data center pause. Now Maine towns are passing their own.
At least 4 municipalities have imposed or are considering their own moratoriums on new data center development while they refine local regulations.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
What suspending the gas tax could mean for Maine
Proposals by Trump and some lawmakers could offer relief for consumers, but prices may not drop overnight.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
JD Vance coming to Bangor on Thursday
Locals can register to attend as the vice president speaks from Bangor International Airport.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Everything you need to know about paying for an ADU
There are a variety of financing options when considering whether to build.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Republican candidates for Maine governor just forged another alliance
David Jones and Ben Midgely both told supporters to vote for the other as their second choice in the June primary.
Posted inMaine, News
Gas prices tick toward $4.50 a gallon in Maine despite Iran ceasefire
Gas and oil prices have continued to rise even though American fighting in the Middle East ostensibly ended weeks ago.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine Water Co. is proposing a rate increase. Here’s how to give feedback.
Members of the public will be able to offer comments and sworn testimony at a hearing Wednesday.
Posted inElections, News, Politics
An early look at Susan Collins versus Graham Platner, by the numbers
With Gov. Janet Mills dropping out, the U.S. Senate race for Maine appears to be down to newcomer Graham Platner and incumbent Sen. Susan Collins.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine Legislature sustains Mills’ veto of data center moratorium
Wednesday’s vote marked the last glimmer of hope for the measure to pause permitting for large data centers in the state.