Ocean Renewable Power Co. will use the funds to help refine a technology that converts a river’s kinetic energy into electricity.
portland maine
Posted inMaine
Historic piece of Portland waterfront goes on the market
The Poole family, stewards of Union Wharf since the late 1850s, are looking for a buyer who treasures the pier’s place on the working waterfront.
advertisement
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Homeless central Mainers ‘feel so stuck’ navigating pandemic winter
The struggles of homelessness have been accentuated by the COVID-19 pandemic, as already tight housing stock over the last year has become even tighter while state protections against evictions limit new housing options.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Weekly Masses in Spanish in Waterville to return March 14
Masses also will be held in Brewer, Lewiston, Portland and Sanford.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine bar owners cautious about reopening after year of closure
The state announced Friday that bars and tasting rooms can reopen at the end of this month, although capacity will still be limited.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine businesses optimistic about summer season with eased restrictions
One hotelier said that getting news of the changes was like being given ‘a Christmas gift in March,’ but it also came with new concerns and fears.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Maine
Portland wine bar MJ’s will not reopen
The owner of the wine bar in One City Center says he’s working on a new venture.
Posted inMaine, News
Portland police warn of counterfeit pain pills that can cause fatal overdoses
The pills look like oxycodone tablets but may contain fentanyl, Portland police say.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Trade group again names Portland’s jetport best in North America
Maine’s biggest airport received top marks for customer service for the fourth year in a row.
Posted inMaine, News
Investigator seeks information about police response to June protest in Portland
The city hired a Minneapolis firm to do an internal affairs investigation of the police department’s response to an anti-racism demonstration that drew an estimated 2,500 downtown.