Maine regulators allowed Iberdrola’s acquisition of Avangrid to advance without state review, brushing aside objections from the state public advocate and environmentalists.
Stephen Singer
Stephen Singer writes about energy and utilities for the Press Herald. He began covering the arcane beat in 1999-2000 as a statehouse reporter for The Associated Press in Charleston, W.Va., as the Legislature -- with many others in the U.S. -- set about the task of deregulating energy. Singer picked up the beat for the AP in Hartford, Conn., expanding his reporting to cover the six New England states. A newcomer to Maine, he prefers blueberries to lobster.
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Glenburn contractor faces $160K fine for failures that led to brother’s workplace death
The president of the construction company vowed to challenge the penalty, insisting the accident was ‘100% not our fault.’
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Maine seeks boost in energy storage to avoid costly grid upgrades
If approved, customers of Central Maine Power and Versant Power would pay more per month initially, but less in the following years, according to a report by Gov. Janet Mills’ Energy Office.
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With minimal snowfall, is a white Christmas is coming to Maine? Sort of.
By Wednesday, snow of up to 2 or 3 inches that fell the previous day will still be around, though it may be a bit less white.
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Gov. Mills establishes task force to study potential impact of AI on Maine
The 21-member group will look at how to prepare the state’s economy and workforce for opportunities and risks related to the technology.
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Maine Republicans take aim at public advocate nominee
GOP lawmakers say they will use Heather Sanborn’s confirmation hearing to promote their agenda to limit offshore wind and incentives for solar developers.
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Maine home prices cooled in November as inventory rose
The median sales price was $385,000, down from the previous month but up 8.5% from November of last year.
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Holiday hiring up as retailers prepare for strong selling season
Finding workers for the holiday season in Maine is settling back into a familiar pattern: a burst of hiring similar to pre-summer preparation for tourists and a drop-off after those rushes end.
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L.L.Bean to lay off up to 75 Maine workers
It is the second round of layoffs announced this year by the Freeport-based outdoor clothing and equipment brand.
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Electric bus maker facing complaints from Maine school districts is strapped for cash
The Canadian company posted a steep drop in third-quarter revenue and a wider financial loss than in the same period last year.