City officials hope to head off a citizen initiative that aims to block new projects while a task force works on addressing the concerns of marine businesses.
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Maine state chamber receives grant to enhance work-based learning
The $95,000 will be used to launch a readiness lab to create opportunities for students and employers.
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Maine manufacturing group promotes director to fill job as president
Larry Robinson, who has been with Maine Manufacturing Extension Partnership since 2004, will replace Muriel Mosher, who is retiring this year.
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Southern Maine electricity customers can expect $6 monthly increase come Jan. 1
Reflecting regional trends, the supply side of home electricity bills will rise 14 percent, from 7.9 cents per kilowatt hour to a 10-year high of 9 cents.
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Commentary: Past immigrants would have been blocked by new rules
Requiring newcomers to have money and speak English before they arrive in the U.S. will unfairly stifle opportunity.
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Commentary: Proposed public charge rule will undercut local efforts to help immigrant families
Support our friends and neighbors by speaking out against this mean-spirited assault.
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CMP-area customers to learn 2019 electricity price Monday
The standard offer is the price set by the supplier for about 80 percent of customers.
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Commentary: Public charge rule would hobble immigrants trying to succeed
The Department of Homeland Security proposal would create an effective barrier for people from poorer countries who want to contribute to our economy.
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Whale entanglements exceeded average in 2017, report says
But right whales had fewer entanglements in the Northeast, according to a federal study.
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Canadian hydropower supplier says it has plenty of capacity for New England
Hydro-Quebec says it’s bringing 13 more hydroelectric plants online and has untapped potential for others, but opponents of the 145-mile transmission line through Maine say that’s no guarantee more clean energy will be generated.