AUGUSTA, Maine, Jan. 15 -- Gov. Janet Mills, D-Maine, issued the following news: * * * Governor Mills Celebrates $22 Million Grant from Biden-Harris Administration to Strengthen Maine's Forest Bioproducts Industry Governor Janet Mills applauded an announcement by the Biden-Harris Administration that Maine's Forest Bioproducts Advanced Manufacturing Tech Hub will receive an additional $22 million to position Maine as a global leader in forest-based biomaterial production and manufacturing. M  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, Jan. 16 -- The Maine Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has approved a rate increase for the New Sharon Water District. The increase, amounting to approximately 64%, will generate an additional $40,832 in revenue. The PUC's order, issued on January 15, 2025, follows the District's June 26, 2024, application for the rate increase. This decision comes after the PUC granted temporary rates to the District in July 2024. The order emphasizes the District's historical financial challe  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, Jan. 16 -- The Maine Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has approved an amended lease and special rate contract between the Rumford Water District and BlueTriton Brands, Inc. The order, issued on January 15, 2025, allows the District to lease additional property to BlueTriton for water extraction and authorizes an increase in the volume of water that BlueTriton can withdraw. The PUC found that the amended lease and special rate contract are in the public interest. The agreement   more

AUGUSTA, Maine, Jan. 16 -- The Maine Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has dismissed a complaint filed by Berwick Solar, LLC against Central Maine Power Company (CMP) regarding interconnection costs for a 3.545 MW solar facility. Berwick Solar disputed the timing and itemization of final invoices issued by CMP, arguing that the costs were not submitted within the timeframe outlined in the Interconnection Agreement and applicable regulations. The PUC, in its order issued on January 15, 2025, ac  more