Maine’s utility regulators won’t allow Central Maine Power Co. to shift the cost for unbilled electricity to ratepayers if the company didn’t act prudently, a top Public Utilities Commission official said Monday. The Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram reported that about 3,400 new CMP customers did not get bills for months because the company was […]
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Regulators consider controversial CMP billing practice in next year’s rates
Maine’s utility regulators won’t allow Central Maine Power Co. to shift the cost for unbilled electricity to ratepayers if the company didn’t act prudently, a top Public Utilities Commission official said Monday. The Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram reported that about 3,400 new CMP customers did not get bills for months because the company was […]
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As Mills mulls Cabinet appointments, speculation swirls
AUGUSTA — Gov.-elect Janet Mills is considering elevating the governor’s energy office to a Cabinet-level position, re-establishing the State Planning Office and appointing an opioid epidemic “point person” as she moves to fill her Cabinet and key positions on her executive team. She also has promised to take a new approach to problems the state […]
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Scorpio: Spend more time with positive people
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Tyra Banks, 45; Jay-Z, 49; Marisa Tomei, 54; Jeff Bridges, 69. Happy Birthday: Trust in what you know, not what someone tells you. You’ll have plenty of opportunities, but this is not the year to cut corners or rely on others. Only take on what’s important to you; see it […]
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Men's friendship changes when one finds a new job
DEAR ABBY: I thought I had a best friend. We got to know each other when we worked together for almost four years. He’s straight, I’m gay and we’re total opposites. However, he taught me how to fish and took me shooting at his family’s ranch; we would go to dinners/lunches and go to the […]
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Auburn Legion announces December events
AUBURN — The American Legion, William J. Rogers Post 153, 71 South Main St., has announced its December events. Members and guests are welcome. Music, Dance & Karaoke — Every Friday and Saturday in December, from 7 to 11 p.m. Music will be provided by DJ Jean Louis. From 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Dec. […]
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Concerned parent seeks advice about unruly vaping teens
DEAR DR. ROACH: My teens keep smoking all these flavored, ethereal wand vapors. They claim it tastes good and even try tricks with the vapor. I’m a concerned parent as I hear these are dangerous magic cigarettes. I would like to know more about them and get your advice on how to deal with these […]
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Louis Philippe to present Christmas show at next La Rencontre
LEWISTON — Vocalist and pianist, Louis Philippe, will provide a Christmas show at the next La Rencontre at L-A’s Gendron Franco Center, 46 Cedar St. La Rencontre (the gathering) begins at 11:25 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 13. La Rencontre is a multi-language event and not restricted to French-speakers or even those of Franco descent. All are […]
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Musician John Gawler to perform at Oasis of Music
LEWISTON — The Oasis of Music is proud to present folk singer and instrumentalist John Gawler live at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5, at Trinity Church, 247 Bates St. Gawler is an Oasis favorite, always bringing his full attention to the music at hand, whether it is a work song, ballad or blues, often inviting the […]
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Angus King to have two book events in December
FREEPORT — Sen. Angus S. King, I-Maine, will make two public appearances in Maine this December to sign copies of “A Senator’s Eye,” his new book that features images and captions about his work as a U.S. senator. King will appear at the L.L. Bean flagship store from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, […]