Tucked away on Dock Road, The Alna Store has drawn praise from the James Beard Foundation to The New York Times. Owner Jasper Ludwig says it is all about believing in one’s vision and fostering community.
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1,000-panel solar farm inches toward construction in Vassalboro
Officials: The 3-acre solar array is to be located near the Kennebec Water District Treatment Plant at 462 Main St., and would send all of its power to nearby KWD facilities.
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U.S. inflation rises slightly after 2 years of steady cooling but remains low
Most of the monthly increase in consumer prices reflected an increase in rents and housing costs, a trend that Fed officials expect to fade in the coming months.
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Federal money fuels Maine’s clean energy and climate goals. Could Trump pull the plug?
The state receives millions of dollars for projects promoting electrification and offshore wind that President-elect Donald Trump dismisses, instead favoring drilling for oil and natural gas.
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Midcoast Maine craftsmen get swept up by tools for choring
Wiscasset small business owners suggest holiday gifts for loved ones — from sustainable kitchen towels to handcrafted wooden brooms.
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CMP costs for ‘service agreements’ with other utilities under scrutiny
Tens of millions of dollars could be at stake for customers as the state Public Advocate looks into expenses split among 7 Avangrid subsidiaries.
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Uncle Henry’s may stop print publication due to printer closing
The iconic Maine classified ads magazine says that it might stop publishing its print product if it can’t find another printer.
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U.S. regulators investigating whether engines on 1.4 million Hondas might fail
Honda recalled about 250,000 vehicles in November of 2023 to fix the same problem.
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Photo: Marshalls to open Thursday in Farmington
The retail store will be open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. at 123 Hannaford Drive.
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Trump has vowed to kill U.S. offshore wind projects. Will he succeed?
In campaign appearances, Trump railed against offshore wind and promised to sign an executive order to block such projects.