Committees funded almost entirely by the state’s 2 largest electricity providers spent more than $136 per vote to defeat a nonprofit power company proposal, while proponents spent less than $10 per vote on their losing campaign.
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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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State environmental board postpones meeting to consider electric vehicle mandates
The massive storm that tore through the state has forced a Maine environmental board to postpone a Thursday meeting that was to consider electric vehicle sales mandates.
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Augusta, Hallowell businesses tallying losses as floodwaters recede
Historic flooding has delivered a blow to downtown Augusta and Hallowell businesses during one of the busiest times of year.
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Rainfall amounts from Monday’s storm
The town of Newry was hardest hit by rainfall on Monday, receiving 7.6 inches of rain from Sunday evening through Monday. To the west, the east side of Mt. Washington at the base of Tuckerman’s Ravine received 8.11 inches of rain.
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Two drivers trapped in floodwaters rescued on Gardiner-Richmond line
Firefighters rescued two motorists trapped in their cars by Kennebec River floodwaters on Route 24, one from a car that was floating.
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Secretary of state delays decision on Trump ballot access after Colorado ruling
Challengers seeking to keep former President Donald Trump off Maine’s presidential primary ballot say a Colorado court ruling this week helps their case.
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Police identify Fairfield man killed in storm-related accident
William Tanner, 77, of Fairfield, was killed Monday while trying to move a tree that was knocked down by Monday’s storm, according to Fairfield police.
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Central Maine recovery efforts continue as weather turns colder, flood waters peak
Flood impacts continued Wednesday as cooling temperatures sent those without power looking for options to keep warm.
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More than 132,000 Mainers enter 4th day without power as restoration efforts continue
The restoration effort is expected to last all week in some areas, as flooding remains a significant threat and temperatures are expected to plumment.
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From retailers to ski resorts, Maine businesses also feel storm’s impact
Some ski areas lost roads and a lot of snow cover just days before their busy holiday week begins.