The Bay State opts for the Northern Pass transmission line through New Hampshire to deliver renewable energy from hydroelectric dams in Quebec.
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Maine continues record streak of single-family home sales
More were sold in 2017 than any year on record, though tight inventory kept totals down – and prices surging – in Cumberland and York counties.
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Three in running for Kennebec chamber’s Young Professional Award
The nominees are Erika Bush, Rachel Merriam and Jac Arbour.
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South Portland lawyer will be able to resume practicing law in April
Paul Letourneau was suspended 20 months for sending sexual texts, videos to a client he was representing as a court-appointed attorney.
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Portland-based MEMIC named best workers’ comp company in the nation
A study by the nonprofit that sets standards for the industry cites exceptional performance by the firm, which insures more than 20,000 employers.
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High-profile advocate for entrepreneurs admits inappropriate behavior toward 2 women
Two organizations sever ties with Jess Knox, and one accuser describes his conduct as ‘innuendo and attempted physical contact.’
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Gulf of Maine lobster population past its peak, study says, and a big drop is due
Scientists say warming waters in the Gulf of Maine will lower lobster populations 40 to 62 percent over the next 30 years, but conservation measures the state adopted decades ago will mitigate the impact.
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Five Maine hospitals get top ratings for quality, safety
The ratings come from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
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Portland landlord appeals conviction for code violation in building where fire killed 6
The brief, filed Friday by Gregory Nisbet’s lawyer, says the state’s fire safety code is vague and that the prosecution did not turn over a key memo before the landlord’s trial.
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Cost of heating fuel spikes in Maine as temperatures drop
With crude oil prices the highest since 2014, Mainers are paying an average of $2.94 per gallon to fill their tanks.