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Maine's Two Largest Utilities Agree to Co-develop Transmission Projects in New England
2014-07-09 19:46:00| Transmission & Distribution World
Maine's two largest utilities have agreed to jointly develop electric transmission projects to enhance the strength and capacity of the state's bulk power grid and improve access for new generation resources. read more
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Winter ticks raise concerns about future of Maine's moose herd
2014-06-14 16:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Press Herald: A small parasite is taking a big bite out of northern New England`s moose population. Across the region, moose are falling prey to the winter tick in some areas at an alarming rate. As Maine prepares for its annual moose-hunt lottery Saturday, the state has taken significant measures to protect its herd. Additional Photos In this file photo, a moose crosses a road near Kokadjo, on the eastern side of Moosehad Lake. A small parasite is taking a big bite out of northern New England's moose...
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Maine's drug importation law does not endorse online pharmacies. Should it?
2014-05-09 16:25:37| Footwear - Topix.net
When you think about Americans ordering medication online from foreign countries, not just Canada, I want you to consider the following: 50 million Americans did not fill a prescription in 2012 due to cost.
Mo. co-op buys Maine's prominent Oakhurst Dairy
2014-01-31 23:54:23| Food - Topix.net
Operators of Portland-based Oakhurst Dairy said Friday that the agreement with Kansas City, Mo.-based Dairy Farmers of America will allow it to continue to operate independently while providing opportunities for new growth.
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Is Climate Change Threatening Maine's Staple Foods?
2013-08-16 21:13:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
TakePart: If you're eating in Maine in the summertime and blueberries and lobster aren't on the menu, you're doing something wrong. The crustacean and fruit have deep roots in the state, but their production is under threat. Climate change, among other factors, is bringing unwanted visitors to both crops--a bacteria that feeds on lobster shells and fruit flies that wreck wild blueberries--posing an unprecedented threat to two of the state's biggest industries. Maine's blueberry crop--which brings more than...
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