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Maine still relies heavily on fossil fuels but calls zero-carbon goals ‘achievable’
A new report says electricity to heat homes and power vehicles is gaining an increasing share of Maine’s energy landscape, but petroleum dominates.
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Newburgh man dies after getting trapped while checking pipes, police say
It appears the 73-year-old who lived alone became stuck when his shed door latched behind him.
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Maine State Police overtime sets a new record at more than $10M
An agency leader said some of the top earners could be trying to earn a higher pension, which is generally calculated by taking the average of their highest 3 years of pay.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Local & State
Maine hospitals sound alarm about proposed cuts in Gov. Mills’ budget
The reimbursement rate cutbacks would amount to about a 36% cut in Medicaid payments to some doctors, according to hospital operators.
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A PFAS-free fire suppressant made with Maine wood could fight wildfires
The chemical-free extinguisher could move to the market — and onto firefighting airplanes — quickly. But getting it certified will take time and money.
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Music school opening, 3D printing class captured Jan. 10-17
Winter sports, Gerard’s Pizza and the Northeast Motorsports Expo and Trade Show also were among some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Trump tasks congressman with writing executive order he could issue to halt offshore wind
Sen. Angus King asked Doug Burgum, the president-elect’s pick to be Interior secretary to convince Trump wind power ‘isn’t all bad.’
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Maine body movement expert teaches farmworkers how to avoid injury
Freeport-based consultant Cynthia Flores helps farmers and their employees reduce injuries that cost the U.S. about $11.3 billion annually.
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Franklin County commissioners to get $12,000 annual salary and flex benefits
Commissioners’ pay has remained the same since 2016, but that year they voted to not to take benefits and accept a $12,000 annual salary — it just never stuck.