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Could Maine make polluters pay for the cost of climate change? Lawmakers want to study it first.
The Legislature on Tuesday passed a measure to study how much greenhouse gas emissions are costing the state, with Republicans opposed.
Maine Climate Council grapples with affordability
The council believes inflation anxieties are the primary bottleneck in the state's green transition.
Mainers could see refunds, decreased electric rates after overpaying for more than a decade
Federal Regulators ruled that transmission owners in New England set an unreasonable return on equity rates, effectively overcharging customers for years.
Maine has 2 James Beard Award finalists
Restaurateur Dana Street and Portland Chef Thomas Takashi Cooke move on in the competition.
Gas approaches $4 per gallon in Maine, highest in 4 years
Since the end of February, prices have risen nearly $1 per gallon for regular and premium gas. Diesel prices have shot up more than $1.40.
See 3 Maine homes with ADUs on the market
A luxury condo in South Portland, a Colonial in Lewiston and a waterfront ranch in West Gardiner offer shared living options across the state.
Norway rescue fills the gap for abandoned rabbits
In less than 3 years, the folks behind Rocky Coast Rabbit Rescue and Sanctuary have saved more than 300 rabbits.
Before you get a bunny for Easter, consider their needs
Without proper care, a pet rabbit may not survive more than a year.
Hobby Lobby to open in Brunswick this summer
The Oklahoma-based company confirmed it will open its fifth Maine location at the former Sears in Cook's Corner, which has been vacant since 2020.
Maine-based podcasts bring the strange to airwaves
True crime dominates these podcasts, with a dose of the paranormal — and one delightfully quirky exception.
Bath Iron Works strike ends after contract ratification
Members of the Bath Marine Draftsmen's Association voted to adopt a new contract Saturday.
Applications for Maine’s new paid family leave program open Monday
The program, which will start paying out benefits on May 1, provides up to 12 weeks of pay for Mainers to take medical, parental, military or safety leave.
Amazon plans 3.6-acre distribution hub on Waterville, Sidney field
The developer plans to hold a public informational meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the Waterville City Council's chambers.
An island in Maine’s Casco Bay is losing its only store
'It's been the pulse of the island for a very long time,' said Joshua Doughty, whose family has run Doughty’s Island Market on Chebeague Island since 1961.
Mi’kmaq Nation to pay its members using sports betting income
The tribe has not previously made substantial cash payments to its members.
Maine heating oil prices up to highest point in years
The head of Maine's Department of Energy Resources called the recent spike 'historic' as average costs exceed $5 per gallon.
Maine’s first Aldi opens in Portland
The German supermarket chain's latest location is a former Big Lots store on Brighton Avenue.
What does Portland need in the former Renys store?
The Congress Street storefront remains vacant after months on the market and a recent price reduction.
Lenny’s at Hawkes Plaza in Westbrook relaunches under new owners
The 10-year-old bar, restaurant and music venue relaunched March 11.
How a chemical spill in Brunswick has affected Casco Bay
A 2-year study tracked the toxic reach of forever chemicals from a 51,000-gallon spill of firefighting foam in 2024.