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Maine regulators deny CMP’s $7 rate hike as utility weighs potential layoffs

With its revenue stagnating, Maine’s largest utility is weighing major deferrals on infrastructure and has paused hiring for more than 70 positions.

State regulators say the company started construction too early and allowed soil runoff to choke streams and protected wetlands.

by PATRICK WHITTLE Associated Press October 5, 2026October 4, 2026

High gas prices, rising inflation and escalating trade wars have taken a toll on the industry.

by Cayley Bowman Correspondent October 3, 2026October 2, 2026

The restaurant was previously located on Main Street in Anson.

Federal agriculture officials talked to Maine lobstermen about expanding crop insurance to cover fishing revenue losses.

The transport was expected to take two days to travel from Jay to South Portland, but it will actually be on the road for a week.

The proposal to bring back the Scotia Prince doesn’t appear to offer much convenience for the cost.

Every day, thousands of residents face the hardest financial choices, as households struggle to afford basic expenses.

A giant heat recovery steam generator snarls traffic Tuesday, and will continue to South Portland through Wednesday.

In a survey by the Siena Research Institute, Mainers had mixed feelings about the job market and the business climate.