ORONO, Maine, Oct. 30 (TNSres) -- The University of Maine issued the following news release on Oct. 29, 2024: The University of Maine broke ground today on the Green Engineering and Materials (GEM) building, a 50,000-square-foot facility designed to house the cutting-edge Factory of the Future (FoF) incorporating digital manufacturing technologies and fully adaptive, immersive learning spaces for students at UMaine and across the University of Maine System. Scheduled for completion in 2026, G  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, Oct. 30 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following statement on Oct. 29, 2024: * * * Maine Democratic Party Chair Bev Uhlenhake released the following statement: "The actions described in the warrant for the arrest of State Representative Lucas Lanigan for domestic violence aggravated assault are incredibly disturbing and are disqualifying for any elected official or individual seeking public office. "The allegations are appalling, and they are far beyond the conduct   more

AUGUSTA, Maine, Oct. 30 -- Gov. Janet Mills, D-Maine, issued the following news on Oct. 29, 2024: * * * Governor Mills presented with France's highest honor for her efforts to promote the French language in Maine * * * President of France Emmanuel Macron has awarded Governor Janet Mills with the distinguished Legion of Honor for her efforts to promote and honor French language and culture in Maine. The Legion of Honor, established by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1802, is the highest order of merit  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, Oct. 30 -- The Maine Public Utilities Commission issued the following order (No. 2024-00274) on Oct. 29, 2024: * * * THE MAINE WATER COMPANY, Request for Approval of Issuance of Securities ORDER BARTLETT, Chair; SCULLY and GILBERT, Commissioners I. SUMMARY By this Order the Commission authorizes The Maine Water Company (MWC or the Company) to issue an unsecured note in a sum not to exceed $15,000,000, at an interest rate not to exceed 6.5% percent net of patronage, for a te  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, Oct. 30 -- The Maine Public Utilities Commission issued the following order (No. 2024-00153) on Oct. 29, 2024: * * * NORTHPORT VILLAGE CORPORATION, Request for Approval of Rate Change - 6104 ORDER BARTLETT, Chair; SCULLY and GILBERT, Commissioners I. SUMMARY By this Order, and pursuant to 35-A M.R.S. Sec. 307, the Commission approves rates filed on October 16, 2024, by the Northport Village Corporation (NVC) to be effective on November 1, 2024. II. PROCEDURAL HISTORY On S  more

ORONO, Maine, Oct. 29 -- The University of Maine issued the following news release: Harmful algal blooms have been on the rise across Maine in recent years. This is a troubling development for nearby communities, as the algae release toxins that may impact drinking water sources and recreation. Rachel Fowler, a biology laboratory coordinator at the University of Maine, led a study with support from the Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park that peered into three lakes on Mount Desert Isla  more