WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 (TNSFR) -- Federal energy regulators have issued a positive environmental review for the Lowell Tannery Hydroelectric Project in Maine, a crucial step that moves the facility closer to receiving a new long-term operating license. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) that its staff has prepared an Environmental Assessment for the project, which is located on the Passadumkeag River in Penobscot County. The assessment concludes that relicensing the project "would not  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 (TNSFR) -- A developer has taken the first step toward building a large-scale energy storage project near Dixfield, Maine, filing an application with federal regulators to study the feasibility of a pumped storage hydroelectric facility capable of generating up to 500 megawatts. The company, Western Maine Energy Storage LLC, proposes a project that would act like a giant "water battery" on 625 acres of private land, using electricity during off-peak hours to pump water to a  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * QUICK CLIP: Key Senate Battles Take Shape Ahead of 2026 Midterms [MSNBC] * In case you missed it, Republican senators are facing backlash from their constituents over the toxic GOP agenda, leading some to retire rather than run for reelection in 2026. See for yourself: MSNBC'S CHRIS HAYES: " Meanwhile, in Maine this week, Republican Senator Susan Collins -- suddenly vulnerable and  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Collins' Statement on the Passing of Bill Diamond * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Susan Collins today released the following statement in response to the passing of Bill Diamond, former Maine Secretary of State and anti-child abuse advocate: "Bill Diamond was a dedicated public servant and leader, an incredibly compassionate and kind person, and a wonderful friend. He was a tremendous   more