WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The Maine Public Utilities Commission, Augusta, has denied a request of Versant Power, Bangor, Maine, to waive a rule concerning small generator interconnections. The order (Docket No. 2025-00112), issued on August 6, 2025, rejects the utility's attempt to apply an additional screening standard to projects seeking to connect to its system. The decision is part of a larger ongoing discussion about grid reliability and the growth of distributed energy resources, particularly   more

BIDDEFORD, Maine, Aug. 7 -- The University of New England issued the following news: * * * UNE realigns research and innovation enterprise to strengthen academic and entrepreneurial impact The change will streamline access to UNE's innovation ecosystem for students, faculty, and external partners * As rapid advances in technology, emerging planetary health concerns, and shifting economic needs reshape Maine, New England, and the world, the University of New England is responding to these ch  more