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Does New England rely on natural gas for about half of its electricity? | Fact brief

by J. Craig Anderson Maine Trust for Local News April 1, 2026April 1, 2026

Maine relies more on renewable sources than New England as a whole but still uses significant amounts of natural gas for energy generation.

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Watch: Open Door with Andrew Butcher, president of Maine Connectivity Authority

April 1, 2026May 13, 2026

Wednesday, April 29 – Andrew Butcher is the director of the Maine Connectivity Authority, Maine’s organization that strives to guarantee universal access to reliable, affordable high-speed internet service statewide.

Events

Maine Voices Live with Shay Stewart-Bouley, creator of Black Girl in Maine

April 1, 2026April 1, 2026

On Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 7 p.m., Portland Press Herald opinion editor Siobhán Brett will sit down with Shay Stewart-Bouley, creator of Black Girl In Maine. Join us at One Longfellow Square for a conversation about amplifying Maine’s unique landscape of voices.

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Maine Voices Live with Zachary Fowler, winner of Alone Season 3

April 1, 2026April 1, 2026

On Thursday, Oct. 8, at 7p.m., Portland Press Herald staff writer Megan Gray will sit down with Zachary Fowler, winner of Alone season 3.

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Maine Voices Live with Ryan Adams, muralist and artist

April 1, 2026April 8, 2026

On Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 7 p.m. at One Longfellow Square, Portland Press Herald executive editor Carolyn Fox will sit down with Ryan Adams, muralist and artist, to discuss “street art” and its potential for creating a community narrative.