HALLOWELL, Maine, March 27 -- The Maine Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has issued an order approving refund plans from Northern Utilities (Unitil), Maine Natural Gas, and Bangor Natural Gas, directing them to return funds collected from ratepayers but unused by the Efficiency Maine Trust (Trust). However, the PUC rejected the refund plan proposed by Summit Natural Gas of Maine, demanding a revised plan that aligns with legal requirements. In Docket No. 2024-00357, released on March 26, 2025,  more

HALLOWELL, Maine, March 27 -- The Maine Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has suspended a proposed tariff revision by Versant Power concerning the ownership and easement rights for service poles, along with related vegetation management on customer properties. The suspension, detailed in Docket No. 2025-00078, was ordered on March 26, 2025. Versant Power filed the request on February 28, 2025, seeking to amend Section 3(J) of its Terms and Conditions (T&Cs) under 35-A M.R.S. Sec. 307 and Chapte  more

ORONO, Maine, March 27 -- The University of Maine issued the following news release: * * * UMaine researchers launch new study to continue reducing wasted food in school cafeterias Four school districts across Maine were able to reduce their food waste by 20% by participating in a 2023 study conducted by University of Maine researchers. To build on the learning and momentum around reducing wasted food in Maine school cafeterias, UMaine has launched a second Maine School Cafeteria Wasted Food   more

BIDDEFORD, Maine, March 27 -- The University of New England issued the following news: * * * UNE's Brain, Body, and Wellness Fair welcomes local schools, public The University of New England's annual brain fair -- now eight years running -- is akin to a mini version of Boston's Museum of Science, said Ian Meng, the director of UNE's Center for Excellence in the Neurosciences and Center for Pain Research. That's because the annual event combines demonstrations, games, and hands-on lessons in   more