But a new federal report says it would require massive changes in U.S. policy and billions of dollars in federal investment to modernize the nation’s electric grid.
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Navy secretary attends groundbreaking for $1.7 billion project in Kittery
The project will expand the number of dry docks at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.
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Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Uncategorized
The Wrap: Share your apples for a new cider, find out who fed Phil
Have a Negroni, Tony, plus eat Filipino food in Portland
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Bitcoin faces biggest test as El Salvador makes it legal tender
President Nayib Bukele’s administration has installed 200 Bitcoin ATMs around the country that can be used to exchange the cryptocurrency for U.S. dollars.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Referendum would require vote on cost of buying out CMP and Versant
CMP-backed opponents of a proposed consumer-owned utility in Maine say voters should have the final say on the purchase price.
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Four vaccinated front-line workers cope with pandemic’s toll
More than 60% of U.S. workers had jobs that couldn’t be done from home.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine’s adult-use cannabis sales surpassed $10 million in August
It was the first time the industry has reported monthly sales of at least $10 million since the state’s adult-use market launched in October 2020.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Outdoors
Do ATVs belong on roads? Towns are abuzz on perks, drawbacks
Rural communities across the country are wrestling with the economic perks and environmental drawbacks of opening up their roads to ATVs.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Maine, News
Maine’s restaurant labor shortage intensifies as student employees return to school
Some businesses are cutting back operating hours to deal with the sudden loss of workers.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Struggling Maine restaurants push for more federal relief
Hundreds of Maine restaurants missed out on industry-specific relief funds, with only 43% of applicants receiving grants.