Years after utilities paid millions of dollars to influence voters about a power line through western Maine, regulators are drafting rules about the kind of ‘educational’ or lobbying activities they can charge to ratepayers.
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Augusta tanning salon, Windham car wash face stiff fines from state
Maine is also considering consent agreements with a tanning salon chain for illegal storage and disposal of spent lamps, a garage for causing an oil spill that closed Willard Beach for 4 days in August 2021 and Franklin Memorial Hospital for improper storage of hazardous waste.
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Rockland invites more cruise ships amid uncertainty
Many in this small seaside city look to Bar Harbor, where thousands of cruise ship passengers crowd the streets and sidewalks from spring through fall.
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Apartment burglarized, ransacked on School Street in Rangeley
Rangeley Police Richard Caton IV is asking that anyone who may know something about the case to call Franklin County dispatch at 207-778-6140.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Benton man sentenced for helping friend set fire to Waterville duplex
Devon J. Pomelow, 24, pleaded guilty to helping Aaron Pelotte, 27, of Cornville set fire Jan. 29, 2023, to the building occupied by five people.
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Maine casino inspectors vote no confidence in head of gambling unit
They say Milton Champion has fostered a toxic workplace, refused to negotiate with their union and circumvented the Maine Gambling Control Board.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Belgrade home raided for illegal marijuana operation back on market for $388,000
Police say more than 1,500 cannabis plants were seized and one man was arrested at 24 Guptill Road in January. Now, the refurbished four-bedroom home is listed for sale.
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China residents to vote on high-voltage power line ban after citizens’ petition
Residents will decide in November whether to enact a temporary ban on constructing high-voltage power lines, nearly a year after a controversial proposed renewable energy project was put on hold.
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Jay fire destroys apartment building, injures 3 firefighters
The occupants escaped safely from the apartment building at 6 Jewell St. Two firefighters received minor injuries related to heat and one received an elbow injury and were treated and released at the scene.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, Politics
Trump made frequent stops in Maine during past campaigns. Will any candidates visit this year?
The Republican made 5 trips to the state in 2016 and ended up splitting Maine’s electoral votes for the first time. This year’s efforts have been much quieter, though that could change.