The project, known as GTN Xpress, aims to expand the capacity of the Gas Transmission Northwest pipeline – which runs through Idaho, Washington and Oregon – by about 150 million cubic feet of natural gas per day.
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Farmington insurance rate increases explained
Farmington’s insurance rate increase is on the lower end among the approximately 100 municipalities covered by Kyes Insurance, according to President Flint Christie.
New dentist office hits Wilton
Opened on Monday, Oct. 2, Western Mountain Dentistry is looking to become a staple of the community helmed by a UMF graduate.
Feds identify Gulf of Maine area for offshore wind
The 3.5 million-acre area excludes lobster fishing grounds and all right whale restricted areas.
Maine Department of Labor chief tells Lewiston immigrant community they’re needed to work in health care
With a growing need for health care sector workers in the state, the state looks to the immigrant community for help.
This striking auto plant built the Model T. Can it survive the EV era?
Surviving the EV revolution is a big worry at Ford’s longest-running plant in Chicago, where workers are striking with the UAW for better pay and benefits.
FCC revives controversial net neutrality rules Trump worked to quash
The Federal Communications Commission, on a 3-to-2 party-line Democratic-led vote, advanced the revival of net neutrality, in essence saying fast internet access is a basic telecom service.
Sun Journal, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel win Publick Occurrences award
The joint investigation was prompted by personal observations of the staff that the population of homeless in Lewiston, Augusta and Waterville was clearly on the rise over the summer of 2022
Hollywood’s actors strike is nearing its 100th day. Why hasn’t a deal been reached, and what’s next?
Film and TV actors are still on strike in what has become the longest walk-off in their history.
Lack of inventory hurt Maine home sales in September
The overall number of homes for sale last month increased by 2% from August, but there’s still a huge demand and a tiny inventory.