Lisa MacLeod was among the first to join a class action lawsuit filed by incensed CMP customers.
Carol Coultas
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Their stories: 12 customers take defiant, desperate measures
Some tried to save money by camping outside, cooking on a propane burner or showering with a garden hose. Others tried selling their homes but found no takers because of the exorbitant electric bills. Many received no bills at all, until the final tally was more than they could afford. When these Central Maine Power […]
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‘CMP is holding my business hostage,’ ice cream shop owner says
The new operator of the Skowhegan shack is stunned by a bill 50 percent higher than the past owner’s.
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Maine’s low unemployment rate continues trend in May
The jobless rate of 3.3% is the same as a month ago and one year ago.
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Michelle Singletary: Should you welcome back boomerang children?
It’s a tricky process, but it can be done successfully if there’s plenty of communication.
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Westbrook outdoor concert venue draws more noise complaints
About 200 people say a band was too loud Saturday night, and concert promoter Alex Gray acknowledges there is still room for improvement.
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Singletary: Consider freezing your child’s credit
Unfortunately, young children can be victims of identity theft, and it can often go on for quite a while before anyone notices.
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Maine delegation urges Trump to extend relief to lobster industry
A letter sent to the administration by the state’s four representatives in Congress seeks aid for Maine’s lobstermen affected by tariffs.
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Gov. Mills signs nation’s strictest internet privacy protection bill
A legal challenge is expected to the law, which will prevent internet service providers from selling or sharing customers’ personal information without permission.
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Portland tidal power company gets federal grant
Ocean Renewable Power Co. received a $200,000 grant that it intends to use to provide renewable electricity to a rural Alaska town.