The developers of the 145-mile transmission line are appealing a lower court’s ruling to the state supreme court, saying it is unconstitutionally retroactive.
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Lisbon electric vehicle charging station opens
While the town spent a little over $19,000 to construct the station, CMP contributed $16,000 for the project’s infrastructure.
Mexico’s avocados face fallout from violence, deforestation
As producers suffer extortion from organized crime, and loggers continue to chop down pine forests to clear land for avocado orchards, another threat looms: Campaigns for greener competition and perhaps even a boycott.
Rising gasoline costs during Ukraine crisis pose political risk for Biden
Americans are already dismayed by inflation at a 40-year high, and the president is warning that gas prices could get higher if Russia chooses to invade.
State to merge health insurance markets in bid to help small businesses
State insurance regulators said the merger of the individual and small group markets will promote price stability and lower premiums.
Faster rate hikes likely if inflation stays high
Federal Reserve policymakers concluded last month that they would accelerate their tightening of credit ‘if inflation does not move down’ as expected.
Elite Airways to offer more flights between Portland and Florida
The Portland-based airline plans weekly flights to St. Augustine in northeast Florida and Vero Beach in east central Florida starting March 26.
January retail sales surged 3.8% as threat of omicron faded
Last month’s increase was the largest since last March, when most American households received a final federal stimulus check of $1,400.
Lewiston council adds more restrictive buffers for new marijuana businesses
A series of ordinance updates will make several existing businesses non-conforming.
Former St. Joseph’s Church might get a second life—as a brewpub
Democracy Brewing, an employee-owned brewery and restaurant in Boston, has an option agreement to purchase the historic church on Main Street.