A memo from the state Office of Marijuana Policy said opening the market in June could conflict with social distancing guidelines.
Tux Turkel
Tux Turkel writes primarily about energy issues affecting Maine. Over the years, he has gazed into the spent-fuel pool at the now-gone Maine Yankee nuclear plant, looked across Casco Bay from atop Wyman Station’s smokestack, and toured power plants and wind farms across the state, but remains confused about why electricity doesn’t leak from our wall sockets.
When he’s not trying to make sense of dense regulatory filings at the Public Utilities Commission, he’s likely to be hiking in the mountains or visiting Maine’s coastal islands in his small motorboat.
A graduate of Emerson College in Boston, Tux lives in Yarmouth with his wife, youngest son, a cat and a guinea pig.
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MaineHealth asks state’s manufacturers to produce medical equipment, supplies
Several have said they may be able to produce masks, face shields, gloves and other equipment to help in the coronavirus fight.
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State regulators approve sale of Emera Maine
The Maine Public Utilities Commission OK selling the dominant electric utility in eastern and northern Maine to a Canadian company.
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Maine financial institutions seek to reassure customers, limit contact
Representatives of banks and credit unions are promoting drive-through and digital access while lobby services are limited.
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State closes all Bureau of Motor Vehicles offices
While all branch offices and the mobile unit will remain closed until further notice, many transactions can still be processed online.
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Union leaders call for closure of BIW over coronavirus policies
The shipyard says it already offers paid sick time and vacation, and is offering all employees the option of unpaid leave during the 2-week period of March 16-27.
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State blocks utility disconnections during health crisis
The Maine PUC issues an order telling all utilities to cease disconnections until further notice.
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Maine regulators seek input on who should pay for CMP audit
The Liberty Consulting Group of Pennsylvania spent nearly $580,000 to help determine whether Central Maine Power’s new billing system was responsible for the high bills many customers complained about.
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Maine Natural Gas to be fined $50,000 for safety violations
The utility, a subsidiary of Central Maine Power Co.’s parent company, delivers pipeline gas to 4,800 customers in the Augusta, Brunswick and Windham areas.
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Despite its opponents, CMP corridor project well underway
Tens of millions of dollars already have been invested in land purchases, design and engineering, contracts and materials.