Maine’s programs are intended to bring solar power to renters and homeowners, rural and urban households and others that may not be well-suited for on-site solar.
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Biden marks Earth Day with $7 billion in federal solar power grants
The 60 funded recipients, including the Maine Governor’s Energy Office, will serve 900,000-plus households in low- and middle-income communities.
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TikTok digs in to fight U.S. ban with 170 million users at stake
The U.S. House of Representatives on Saturday put legislation requiring ByteDance to divest its ownership stake in TikTok on a fast track to become law.
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Environmental groups sue Maine, claiming state has failed to comply with climate law
Environmentalists say that in 5 years, regulators have adopted only 2 rules aimed at Maine’s Climate Law’s requirements, and not a single rule to scale back pollution from tailpipe emissions.
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New rent relief program to offer struggling Mainers up to $800 a month
The $18 million pilot initiative is meant to curb evictions. About 2,400 people and families will qualify.
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HealthReach welcomes Dr. Stacey Anderson to Madison health care team
MADISON — The staff of Madison Area Health Center recently welcomed Dr. Stacey Anderson to their professional healthcare team. Anderson earned her doctor of medicine degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. Previously, she attended graduate studies in biochemistry at the University of California and received her bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from Texas […]
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Maine State Credit Union to help youth with financial literacy
AUGUSTA – In response to the growing trend of teaching financial literacy to youth, Maine State Credit Union recently announced the launch of its innovative new product, Marty the Mountain. This product is designed to help children learn how to save and manage money. It is designed to create a foundation for future financial savings […]
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Waterville’s Golden Pond named to Forbes’ Best-In-State Wealth Advisors list for Maine
WATERVILLE – Golden Pond Wealth Management’s founder and managing director, Brian Bernatchez, was recently named to Forbes’ Best-In-State Wealth Advisors list for the fifth consecutive year. “Although Forbes recognizes the individual advisor, being included in the Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors list with a top 4 ranking for Maine is a reflection of our entire team, […]
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Syntiro welcomes Noelle Federico as new director of operations at Augusta office
AUGUSTA – Syntiro recently announced the return of Noelle Federico as the new director of operations. In this role, Federico will oversee executive assistance, human resources, project support, and cultivate strong partner collaborations to drive organizational success at Syntiro, a nonprofit organization based in Augusta that works to enhance and improve education and employment outcomes […]
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Record Store Day celebrates indie retail music sellers as they ride vinyl’s popularity wave
A wave of interest in physical records, especially LPs, has helped keep the independent stores going, Chris Brown a co-founder of Record Store Day said.