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Construction to begin soon on new East Coast offshore wind farm
The South Fork Wind project will be about 19 miles southeast of Block Island and 35 miles east of Montauk Point, at the eastern tip of New York’s Long Island.
Augusta readies to host Ironman athletic competition in July, showcasing local trails and river
Maine’s capital city has been named a new host venue for the endurance event that’s expected to bring hundreds of competitors to the capital region.
New York attorney general says Trump’s company misled banks and tax officials by inflating worth
Attorney General Letitia James’ office gave its most detailed accounting yet of a finding that Trump’s company exaggerated the value of assets to get favorable loan terms, or misstated what land was worth to slash its tax burden.
Campaign for consumer-owned power utility lacks signatures for 2022 ballot but aims for 2023
Our Power said it will continue its drive to have Mainers vote on consumer-owned power in 2023.
66,000 Mainers enroll in first year of state health insurance marketplace
More than 80% of them are receiving financial assistance.
AT&T, Verizon pause some new 5G after airlines raise alarm
AT&T and Verizon agree to a second delay of some new 5G wireless service after the airline industry warns of potential interference with important systems on planes.
As snow goes, will Nordic skiing be far behind?
Thanks to climate change, the sport that saw wild growth when COVID-19 hit in the winter of 2020 is seeing fewer miles of snow-covered trails.
Maine highway planners look to new federal funding for village projects
The state’s newest three-year highway plan focuses on paving and bridges, but transportation officials hope federal grant funding can change its approach in Maine downtowns.
Advocates of consumer-owned power utility running out of time for 2022 ballot
Organizers won’t say yet, but there are signs that signature-gatherers won’t meet Friday’s deadline for the November ballot.