Maine officials said Monday that they were unaware of any similar actions being taken by Maine utilities, and CMP said it isn’t suing any customers.
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Sap running, if slowly, as central Maine maple producers expect flow to rise with temperatures
Taps are out now, collecting sap to boil down into maple syrup, as back-and-forth weather has slowed maple sugaring slightly.
Gasoline prices hold steady in Maine after rapid surge
The average regular gasoline price in Maine was unchanged Sunday from a week earlier at a record high of $4.26 per gallon.
State insurance bureau recovered $1.3 million for Mainers in 2021
The Maine Bureau of Insurance said Monday that it conducted 435 investigations on behalf of insurance customers.
New York’s first marijuana sales permits will go to people with convictions
The first 100 to 200 licenses will be aimed at helping casualties of the war on drugs, including people with family convicted of a marijuana-related offense, state officials said.
Potholes, road salt and climate change: Warmer Maine winters raise new concerns
Rising average temperatures are expected to create more safety hazards for motorists and more pollution for Maine.
Uber charging customers new fuel fee for rides, delivery
The company cites record-high gas prices for the change.
Central Maine business briefs: Franklin Savings Bank welcomes Rangeley native to board of directors
People & Places: UScellular give $20,000 to Travis Mills Foundation.
MaineHealth to enter into partnership with Texas health company
The partnership will help with payment reform for nearly 40,000 Medicare Advantage patients.
Federal windfall won’t put a stop to state lobster industry relief bills
Maine’s lobster industry will receive $17 million in federal funding as part of the 2022 omnibus spending package. Two pending state bills could nearly triple that amount.