Federal Regulators ruled that transmission owners in New England set an unreasonable return on equity rates, effectively overcharging customers for years.
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Maine Senate unanimously confirms nominee to state’s highest court
Christopher Taub, who has worked for years in the Maine attorney general’s office, was nominated to the Maine Supreme Judicial Court by Gov. Janet Mills in mid-March.
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Theater events, concerts set for central Maine this week
A Pink Floyd tribute band plans Gardiner performance, ‘Menopause the Musical 2’ is set for Waterville, and ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ will be staged in Bath.
Posted inNation & World, News
Maine leaders criticize Supreme Court ruling against ban on ‘conversion therapy’ in Colorado
The court sided with a Christian counselor challenging a ban on conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ minors in Colorado. The practice has been banned in Maine since 2019.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, News, Sports
Maine has 2 James Beard Award finalists
Restaurateur Dana Street and Portland Chef Thomas Takashi Cooke move on in the competition.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Gas approaches $4 per gallon in Maine, highest in more than 3 years
Since the end of February, prices have risen nearly $1 per gallon for regular and premium gas. Diesel prices have shot up more than $1.40.
Posted inMaine
Sidney voters choose Select Board members, RSU 18 representative
Board chair John Whitcomb was reelected alongside first-time write-in candidate Daniel Morrissette.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
See 3 Maine homes with ADUs on the market
A luxury condo in South Portland, a Colonial in Lewiston and a waterfront ranch in West Gardiner offer shared living options across the state.
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine, News, Recipes, Religion and Values
For Maine’s Episcopal bishop, food is more than pleasure. It’s community.
Bishop Thomas Brown happily cooks and talks food, but for him, there’s a spiritual component, too.
Posted inMaine
Augusta pétanque courts are open — weather permitted
The Mill Park courts have views of the Kennebec River.