More Maine public schools get solar energy from Livermore Falls

The installation of an array on a farm in Livermore Falls, paid for by the federal government, will help power five public schools in the state.

Photo: Addressing Maine’s emergency food needs

Auburn among 3 Maine communities benefiting from $10.5M federal investment in renewable energy

Maxcy's Mill Solar LLC received a $5 million loan to build a solar project in Windsor, and Waldoboro Solar LLC received a $5.5 million loan for a similar project in Washington.

Wilton Select Board updated on water transmission line project

Jim Lord of Dirigo Engineering estimates construction can begin in 2023 amid rising prices for materials that have bumped up cost estimates by $1.4 million in the last four months.

Three Maine solar projects receive over $17 million in federal loan guarantees

The loan guarantees were awarded through the Rural Energy for America Program, operated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Development office.

Feds to pay Maine lobstermen $50 million to offset trade war losses

Maine lobstermen are eligible for up to $250,000 each as part of a $527 million fishing industry bailout to help offset the impact of China's retaliatory tariffs.

Under pressure, Trump administration extends waivers for free school meal programs

The waivers have allowed school districts in Maine to provide free breakfast and lunch to any student who asks for a meal.

Expiring waivers could make food harder to get for many Maine kids

A bipartisan group in Congress, including 1st District Congresswoman Chellie Pingree, is pushing the U.S. Department of Agriculture to extend the waivers for the entire school year.

Some dairy, livestock farmers eligible for direct cash payments

Funds from three federal programs will provide relief to producers experiencing income losses due to COVID-19.

Outfoxed: Why Bath failed to capture any of species behind rabies attacks

A USDA wildlife biologist said box traps aren’t the most efficient way to catch foxes, but they were chosen because it would prevent injuries to pets.