It’s one of the biggest municipal arrays in the state and will generate about 3 percent of city government’s electricity each year – enough to power City Hall and Merrill Auditorium.

Today, the Maine Public Utilities Commission (“Commission”) released an independent audit report on CMP’s metering and billing systems conducted by Liberty Consulting Group (Liberty). The audit was undertaken as a result of a large number of complaints regarding high bills and billing errors reported by CMP customers starting in late 2017.

Among other arguments, the families claim there is not enough evidence to support the claim that solar panels add any resale value to a home.

Overall, however, the study concludes that 2010 zoning changes are working as expected to open more waterfront to development while leaving the majority of space available to marine-dependent uses.

Maine’s North Woods, the largest undeveloped forest in the Eastern U.S., could be affected by proposed changes to a state zoning law.

It is a new year and a new venture for Joel and Melissa Gilbert, who opened a storefront recently on Main Street to sell baked goods and soups, as well as the fruits and vegetables they grow.

The incoming Democratic governor has also nominated Randy Liberty to head the Maine Department of Corrections.

Pender Makin, a former Maine Principal of the Year, promises a shift in priorities and vows to support public school teachers, administrators and students.

In addition to announcing Laura Fortman’s nomination to be Maine’s labor commissioner, Gov.-elect Janet Mills nominates John Rohde to lead the Workers’ Compensation Board.

Bruce Van Note, who has held top-level managerial positions at the state Department of Transportation, will oversee the agency if he is confirmed.

Outdoors groups applaud the nomination of Judy Camuso, who has led the department’s Wildlife Division since 2013.

The Democratic governor-elect says she will nominate Kirsten Figueroa as commissioner of the Department of Administrative and Financial Services.

Governor-elect Janet Mills announced today that she will nominate Jerry Reid, Natural Resources Division Chief at the Maine Attorney General’s Office, to serve as the next Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).

AUGUSTA–The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has officially approved Maine’s demonstration waiver application under section 1115 (a) of the Social Security Act. This approval will allow the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to implement a number of commonsense reforms within the MaineCare program, aimed at promoting self-sufficiency among clients and reestablishing Medicaid’s core mission of supporting the elderly, disabled, and children.

The town of Wiscasset and the Wiscasset Area Chamber of Commerce are seeking input from residents and businesses on the quality and cost of current internet services and how they could benefit from expanded broadband.

A Maine Superior Court judge has rejected a challenge to a Bar Harbor zoning amendment that allows redevelopment of the Eden Street ferry terminal.

The Bangor City Council this week authorized a $99,966 contract for a transit study of its Community Connector bus system.

Central Maine Power has asked the Maine Public Utilities Commission to dismiss a complaint filed by 10 of its customers in the Jackman area, saying their allegations of unreliable service are without merit.