Most of the monthly increase in consumer prices reflected an increase in rents and housing costs, a trend that Fed officials expect to fade in the coming months.
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Federal money fuels Maine’s clean energy and climate goals. Could Trump pull the plug?
The state receives millions of dollars for projects promoting electrification and offshore wind that President-elect Donald Trump dismisses, instead favoring drilling for oil and natural gas.
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Midcoast Maine craftsmen get swept up by tools for choring
Wiscasset small business owners suggest holiday gifts for loved ones — from sustainable kitchen towels to handcrafted wooden brooms.
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CMP costs for ‘service agreements’ with other utilities under scrutiny
Tens of millions of dollars could be at stake for customers as the state Public Advocate looks into expenses split among 7 Avangrid subsidiaries.
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Uncle Henry’s may stop print publication due to printer closing
The iconic Maine classified ads magazine says that it might stop publishing its print product if it can’t find another printer.
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U.S. regulators investigating whether engines on 1.4 million Hondas might fail
Honda recalled about 250,000 vehicles in November of 2023 to fix the same problem.
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Photo: Marshalls to open Thursday in Farmington
The retail store will be open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. at 123 Hannaford Drive.
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Trump has vowed to kill U.S. offshore wind projects. Will he succeed?
In campaign appearances, Trump railed against offshore wind and promised to sign an executive order to block such projects.
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Patenaude receives promotion at Augusta’s Kennebec Savings Bank
Patenaude joined the bank in 2010 as an intern.
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A guide to Maine’s movie theaters: What to expect at each one
Whether it’s the big screen, the surround sound or the comfy chairs, these theaters offer all those and more.