Foreign ownership in CMP parent clouds 2 ballot measures

A foreign government's ownership stake in a utility is complicated, and some experts say it doesn't matter anyway because ownership of a regulated utility doesn't translate into governance.

Conservation Law Foundation opposes public power measure

The New England environmental group's stance on the controversial Pine Tree Power ballot initiative differs from that of 2 other well-known conservation groups.

Waterville mayoral debate set for tonight at Thomas College

City Councilor Michael Morris, D-Ward 5, is being challenged by Planning Board member Matthew Boulerice, who is running unenrolled, for a three-year term as mayor to succeed Jay Coelho.

Commentary: Question 3 aims to fix what’s wrong with CMP, Versant

Their rates are too high and their reliability is too low. And they’ve had plenty of time to fix both and haven’t.

Commentary: Pine Tree Power provides a path to a cleaner, more resilient Maine

Under Pine Tree Power, Mainers will call the shots, not executives in a boardroom with one eye on Wall Street.

Commentary: Maine needs climate change action, not distraction. Vote ‘no’ on Question 3

We cannot work effectively with the utilities to ensure they comply with our plan to transition away from fossil fuels and modernize the grid while also fighting in court to force them to sell. 

Who could be a third-party operator? Here’s the test

If there’s a new Maine utility, who will manage it?

Politics, qualifying credentials and managerial expertise collide in the debate over who would operate a publicly owned utility.

Races for mayor, City Council heat up in Hallowell

City Councilor Maureen AuCoin is challenging Mayor George Lapointe for the mayoral position, and longtime Councilor Michael Frett is vying with newcomer Hannah Barry to represent Ward 2.

Commentary: Maine right to repair referendum question oversteps the mark

The right to repair should be protected. We shouldn’t have to open ourselves to security risks while doing so.