The 968.76-kilowatt project sited in Waterville is expected to cover 84 percent of the facility’s electricity needs each year and generate long-term savings of up to $2 million over 40 years.
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2 ex-workers sue Eddie Bauer, charging racism and pay fraud at Augusta store
The company denies the allegations and is asking for the federal judge to dismiss the lawsuit.
Building boom, petition drive may make Portland call 6-month timeout on waterfront development
City officials hope to head off a citizen initiative that aims to block new projects while a task force works on addressing the concerns of marine businesses.
Maine state chamber receives grant to enhance work-based learning
The $95,000 will be used to launch a readiness lab to create opportunities for students and employers.
Maine manufacturing group promotes director to fill job as president
Larry Robinson, who has been with Maine Manufacturing Extension Partnership since 2004, will replace Muriel Mosher, who is retiring this year.
Maine electricity customers across the state can expect $6 monthly increase come Jan. 1
Reflecting regional trends, the supply side of home electricity bills will rise 14 percent, from 7.9 cents per kilowatt hour to a 10-year high of 9 cents.
CMP-area customers to learn 2019 electricity price Monday
The standard offer is the price set by the supplier for about 80 percent of customers.
Payless ShoeSource to close in Waterville
The Waterville Commons store on Thursday was advertising sales at 60 percent off all prices.
Whale entanglements exceeded average in 2017, report says
But right whales had fewer entanglements in the Northeast, according to a federal study.
Canadian hydropower supplier says it has plenty of capacity for New England
Hydro-Quebec says it’s bringing 13 more hydroelectric plants online and has untapped potential for others, but opponents of the 145-mile transmission line through Maine say that’s no guarantee more clean energy will be generated.