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Electricity rate option triggers skepticism, partisan charges
Heat pump rates are not being subsided by other customers, the Maine Public Utilities Commision says.
Have a heat pump? New electric rates could save you money
The new rates, which apply to the delivery portion of electricity bills, aren’t for everyone. Scrutinizing when and how much power you use is key to potential savings.
‘Our courtrooms aren’t big enough’: Tenants take the last, desperate step to avoid eviction
Mainers increasingly risk losing their housing at a time when shelters are strained and experts say nearly half the state’s tenants are paying too much for rent.
Journalist suspensions widen rift between Twitter and media
Most of the journalists’ accounts were back early Saturday, but the suspension activity could spur a rupture with media organizations, which are among the most active on Twitter.
Central Maine Motors Auto Group receives 2022 Governor’s Award for Business Excellence
WATERVILLE — Family owned Central Maine Motors Auto Group was recognized by the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development on Monday for its contributions throughout Waterville and the surrounding municipalities. Central Maine Motors owns and operates three locations: Central Maine Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram FIAT, Central Maine Chevy Buick and Central Maine Toyota. “Central […]
United Way of Kennebec Valley hires new resource development manager
AUGUSTA — United Way of Kennebec Valley has hired Tyler LeClair as the organization’s first resource development manager — growing UWKV’s staff capacity to six. A Kennebec County native, LeClair comes to United Way from Hannaford where he was an assistant store manager and UWKV’s fall loaned executive (a volunteer from Hannaford “loaned” to United […]
SKILLS Inc. recognizes Direct Support Professional of the Year
ST. ALBANS — Kerryn Morin, one of two SKILLS employees nominated for Direct Support Professional of the Year, was honored Dec. 9 by the Maine Association of Community Service Providers for her commitment to her profession. Direct support professionals work with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, supporting them with daily living and helping them […]
Northern Light Inland Hospital named top birthing hospital
Northern Light Inland Hospital in Waterville has been named as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Obstetrics by the Women’s Choice Award. The award signifies that Inland Hospital is in the top 7% of 4,729 U.S. hospitals offering obstetrics. Inland Hospital is one of only four hospitals in Maine to earn the top obstetrics award. […]
Stocks lose ground on Wall Street, extending weekly losses
The Fed this week raised its forecast for how high it will ultimately take interest rates and tried to dash some investors’ hopes that rate cuts may happen next year.