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PublishedOctober 30, 2024
Experts focused on Maine’s resilience to extreme weather call for enhanced alerts, education
A state commission created in the wake of last winter's severe storms wants access to the federal Integrated Public Alert and Warning System, which sends wireless emergency alerts to all mobile phones within a designated area.
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PublishedOctober 29, 2024
Jay reopens 2 roads heavily damaged by flooding last year
Sections of Macomber Hill Road and Begin Road were closed to through traffic for 16 months.
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PublishedAugust 9, 2024
Rumford-Mexico Sewerage District to receive $4 million Recovery and Resilience Grant from state
Sewer District Superintendent Roland Arsenault said the grant will "ensure that the district is able to help protect the Androscoggin River’s water quality and environment."
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PublishedAugust 8, 2024
State awards $5.8 million to more than 100 Maine businesses for storm damage repairs
Gov. Janet Mills announced that the grants, which go up to $100,000, will support small businesses across industries and all 16 counties.
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PublishedJune 10, 2024
CMP agrees to small cut in storm reimbursement request after criticism over unjustified spending
Maine's largest utility also agreed to improve how it documents its preparation for storms and recovery afterward to better justify reimbursement from ratepayers.
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PublishedMay 31, 2024
CMP, Maine near settlement over complaint utility overspent on power restoration
Central Maine Power Co. and the state's public advocate are nearing agreement on how much the utility can charge ratepayers for storm recovery costs.
Storm recovery
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