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Two new community solar projects completed in Maine
On Tuesday, Altus Power said the company had completed two new community solar project in Maine. The projects will increase the company’s portfolio by 12.5 MWs. Initially developed by one of its partners, the ground-mounted ... Read More » The post Two new community solar projects completed in Maine appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Celebrate summer’s end with KELT
The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust (KELT) is hosting a series of gatherings to close out the summer season and support the work of the land trust across the estuary. Join KELT staff, Board, and friends at upcoming events to sample the bounty produced in the Kennebec Estuary, support local businesses, and further KELT’s work to conserve and restore the natural places we all cherish.
Sobriety Check Points Coming to Lewiston, Maine: Know Your Rights
Many police departments throughout Maine have conducted sobriety checkpoints. These are roadblocks that the police set up to check to see if drivers are sober behind the wheel, in an effort to keep the roads safe from those who may be driving under the influence. For those who have not been drinking, this can not only be an inconvenience, but can also put them in an uncomfortable position.
Tug Crew Tows Fire-stricken and Abandoned Trawler to Portland, Maine
A tugboat crew was recently called upon to tow in a fire-stricken trawler that had been abandoned in the Gulf of Maine. The 81-foot fishing vessel Three Girls had been adrift since August 11 when an onboard fire forced its crew to evacuate about 105 nautical miles east of Portsmouth, N.H. The U.S. Coast Guard rescued the six people that had been on board—including a captain, a NOAA observer and four crew members—but the trawler itself was left ablaze and adrift out at sea.
New York City Retailer Opens New Maine Mall Store
If you've visited the Maine Mall in South Portland recently, it doesn't look like a lot has changed. After last year's hot holiday shopping season, the mall has settled in without a ton of major changes for the entirety of 2024. But that doesn't mean there hasn't been some subtle changes.
28-Year-Old Man Died after Crashing into Telephone Pole in Maine
A 28-year-old man died Thursday morning after crashing into a telephone pole in Buxton. The Buxton Police Department said Gage Parsons of Old Orchard Beach crashed around 5:11 am when he left the road at a sharp corner and collided with the utility pole. Driver Trapped in Vehicle. Parsons was...
Scotland’s Skerryvore to perform at BH Opera House
Skerryvore, the acclaimed 8-piece band from Glasgow, takes the stage at Boothbay Harbor Opera House, 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor on Sunday, Sept. 1 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 plus fees. Advance discounted tickets at $30 are available only by calling the box office at 207-633-5159. The only authorized online seller of Opera House tickets is [boothbayoperahouse.com]boothbayoperahouse.com - other sites may sell audience members fraudulent tickets. Patrons should not use a reseller for this show - go directly to the venue to purchase.
Paradis Shop ‘n Save hosts watermelon eating contest amid grand reopening
BREWER, Maine (WABI) - As Paradis Shop ‘n Save in Brewer held its grand reopening, there was also a day full of events. That included a watermelon eating contest complete with four different age groups and prizes. Some kids cleared as many as 16 slices in just three minutes.
No injuries after reports of shots fired at Lewiston back-to-school event
LEWISTON, Maine — Police in Lewiston are investigating reports of shots fired in two areas within minutes of each other Friday night. Officials say they were called to McGraw Park at around 6:50 p.m. Friday, where hundreds of people, mostly children, were in the park for a back-to-school event.
Potential Site Selected in Portland, Maine, for a New Amtrak Downeaster Train Station
The Amtrak Downeaster broke records in 2023 for ridership. Lots of people are taking the train, but the Downeaster has a problem. Ever since passenger rail service was extended beyond Portland to make stops in Freeport and Brunswick, the current Portland Transportation Center is not an efficient location to load and unload passengers.
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