While all the impacts of the sale of Brookfield Renewable Energy’s hydroelectric dams to The Nature Conservancy aren’t yet known, here’s what we know so far.
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4 Kennebec River dams to be sold to Nature Conservancy
Brookfield Renewable Energy and The Nature Conservancy agreed to a deal that’s expected to eventually remove the dams.
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7 Maine fall foliage treks with an antique twist
Here are some suggested routes that include scenery and antique or vintage shops along the way, from Cornish and Bethel to Hallowell and Fairfield.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Travis Lazarczyk, Varsity Maine
For the Hersom family, a football rivalry is renewed
When Lawrence coach John Hersom takes on Bangor, he goes up against his son, Jack, an assistant coach.
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She’s worked at Waterville McDonald’s 50 years | Column
LouAnn Lindie, 66, started working at the restaurant on Main Street when she was 16 and never left.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
How Maine high school football teams break in new QBs
From open battles to succession plans, the road to finding a new starter can vary.
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Central Maine towns grapple with rate hikes announced by regional ambulance service
Delta Ambulance officials announced a $20 to $25 increase in per capita rates for 2026 at the China town office Wednesday morning. That number could rise, officials said.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Staff of Maine’s community college system criticize new software program as ‘deeply flawed’
System leadership acknowledged the rollout has been difficult but are confident it will succeed, while staff worry about morale, reputational damage and failed rollouts of the product elsewhere.
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2 primary care centers set to shutter in central Maine
The Manchester Care Center and Aurora Healthcare in Fairfield are both set to close later this year.
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How cheap weed from ‘gray market’ growers ends up on Maine dispensary shelves
Law enforcement experts say cheap, sometimes tainted weed grown by Chinese criminal groups is getting into the state’s medical market. Business owners say it’s cratering market rates and pushing reputable growers out of the industry.