The costs of restoring power after storms and funding state renewable energy policies are the biggest factors increasing Central Maine Power Co. bills.
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Posted inElection 2024, Local & State, News, Politics
Q&A: Who are Maine’s delegates to the Democratic National Convention, and what will they do?
Maine is sending 32 delegates, plus 2 alternates, to the convention taking place from Aug. 19-24 in Chicago.
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Posted inNation & World, News
Brazilian police indict ex-President Bolsonaro in undeclared diamonds case, sources say
A source with knowledge of the accusations says the far-right leader faces charges of money laundering and criminal association.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
On Independence Day, central Mainers weigh in on freedom, state of the nation
Opinions range from hopelessness to optimism as local folks are asked about America and its future.
Posted inBusiness
Farmington House of Pizza cash guess will support a nonprofit organization
Vasilios Maniatakos, owner of Farmington House of Pizza, will donate a bucket of change to the organization chosen by the person coming closest to guessing the amount.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Central Maine 4th of July celebration draws thousands to Clinton
Two days of events, including a country music concert, parade and fireworks display, were expected to bring about 25,000 people to Clinton on Wednesday and Thursday, organizers said.
Posted inNew England
Rhode Island tackles housing shortage by making it easier to add rental units on to homes
To ensure Rhode Islanders benefit from the law, it bans the ADUs from being used as short-term rentals.
Posted inNew England
Massachusetts lawmakers seek to expand scope of certain sexual offenses
A bill targets sexual offenses perpetrated by a health care provider or a member of the clergy.
Posted inNew England
Massachusetts teacher fired for her TikTok videos loses First Amendment federal appeal
The appeals court said the lower court ‘got it right’ in upholding Kari MacRae’s dismissal.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Japan issues new yen banknotes packed with 3D hologram technology to fight counterfeiting
People will still need older bills to use most vending machines and to pay bus fares.