Differing descriptions of renewable and green energy drive state and regional approaches, with the definitions set by Massachusetts driving the current New England Clean Energy Connect project, a $950 million power line that would carry up to 1,200 megawatts of hydropower from Canada, across Maine, to Massachusetts.
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Posted inMaine, News, Special Report
In an isolated Inuit community, concern is strong over water toxins from hydropower expansion
The emerging international electric grid with a 1,000-mile supply chain is pitting New England’s hunger for renewable energy against the indigenous peoples’ hunger for life-sustaining food.
Posted inMaine, Uncategorized
‘Her Flag’ project comes to Maine State Museum
The 36-state project adds a stripe representing each state in the order that it ratified the 19th amendment, which gave women the right to vote a century ago.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Five Questions: Wicked Whoopies owner Amy Bouchard
The president and founder of the business talks about being ready for luck.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Waterville board to consider approving 8-man football
The Waterville Board of Education on Monday also will interview a candidate for the board’s Ward 1 seat, which was vacated when Sara Sylvester resigned.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Madison-Skowhegan firefighters and game wardens rescue trapped deer
Firefighters from Madison and Skowhegan were dispatched to the scene 200 yards off Weston Avenue in Madison where they deployed firefighter Brad Bosworth with Skowhegan’s Rescue Alive sled to retrieve the deer.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
State police continue investigation into Newport homicide
The Maine State Police Evidence Response Team had taped off the perimeter of the home at 16 North St. in Newport where Newport Police had been called at 10 a.m. Thursday.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Chelsea man arrested on charges of sexually assaulting a minor had worked at Augusta day care
The owner of Kids Count Child Care called the accusations against former employee Jesse Morang, 37, a “setup.”
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
School district to select architectural firm to replace North Elementary in Skowhegan
North Elementary has qualified for the state’s Major Capital Construction Program, and School Administrative District 54 has started the process for selecting an architect for a new school.