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The regionally elected board would be a unique political force with high visibility and big decisions to make regarding utility costs and reliability.

A ballot measure would convert two investor-owned power companies into a public nonprofit. Unionized utility workers aren’t sold.

An analysis by the state's public advocate presents information, but few conclusions, about November's utility referendum.

The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) is partnering with St. Marys to make native hardwood trees available and affordable.

The analysis from Public Advocate William Harwood underscores that many key questions will remain unanswered before Election Day.

Nebraska is the nation’s only state served entirely by consumer-owned power, rather than investor-owned utilities.

A recent letter about Pine Tree Power said it made environmental sense (“Letter to the editor: Pine Tree Power makes environmental sense to me,” Aug. 21). I hope Mainers realize it makes financial sense. Many Mainers do not know that several areas of Maine currently have public power and are paying less for it than […]

An analysis by the state's public advocate presents information, but few conclusions, about November's utility referendum.

An analysis by the state's public advocate presents information, but few conclusions, about November's utility referendum.

Over the past several years I have been a frequent attendee and fan of the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce’s “Eggs & Issues” series. I’m an individual angel investor in more than a dozen Maine startups and I find the series is a great place to get informed and a fun place to network and […]