Transportation accounts for nearly half of the carbon emissions in Maine and expanding electric vehicle use would help the state achieve its target of reducing greenhouse gases by 45% in 5 years.
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In a first, New England governors push transmission boost to bring wind, hydropower through Maine
The region’s electric grid operator will oversee a more than $1 billion transmission upgrade along the Maine-New Hampshire line.
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Free spay/neuter certificates available to Augusta-area residents March 10, 11
Friends of Animals is expanding of its low-cost spay/neuter program to Maine. In partnering with Maine Animal Health Alliance, of Old Belgrade Road in Augusta, Friends of Animals aims to finally provide affordable procedures to local pet owners; this is the first veterinary clinic in Maine to join the program.
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Madison company financial advisor’s achievements recognized
MADISON — The achievements of Randy Dean, a financial advisor at Northeast Planning Associates, have been recognized with inclusion in LPL Financial’s Masters Club Program for 2025, his second consecutive year earning the achievement. This distinction celebrates a select group of advisors who have achieved excellence in financial guidance. Dean serves clients based primarily in […]
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Norway Savings Bank lauds team member achievements
NORWAY — Norway Savings Bank held its 2025 Employee Appreciation Day Celebration Feb. 26 at the Italian Heritage Center in Portland. Among local people honored was Kristen Charette, mortgage loan officer and vice president in Fryeburg as well as in North Conway, New Hampshire, who was named employee of the year. The Culture Champion Award […]
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Maine energy prices, already costly, expected to rise as Trump tariffs take effect
The impact on heating oil and gasoline is expected to be felt as soon as this week, though how electricity imported from Canada will be affected is less clear.
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Leader of business innovation program picked for Maine’s top economic development post
Mike Duguay is set to become the next commissioner of the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development.
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Rail advocates renew push for passenger service to Bangor
A bill to be heard this week seeks federal seed funding for a proposal to restore passenger service from Portland through Auburn, Lewiston, Waterville and Bangor to Orono.
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Maine Trust for Local News will reduce some print editions, lay off workers
The changes include distribution cutbacks designed to reflect the continued shift toward digital readership, as well as 50 full- and part-time layoffs companywide.
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Maine Commercial Real Estate Transactions: February 2025
Broker submitted sales and leases for land, industrial, office, retail and more.