WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The Maine Public Utilities Commission, Augusta, has denied a request of Versant Power, Bangor, Maine, to waive a rule concerning small generator interconnections. The order (Docket No. 2025-00112), issued on August 6, 2025, rejects the utility's attempt to apply an additional screening standard to projects seeking to connect to its system. The decision is part of a larger ongoing discussion about grid reliability and the growth of distributed energy resources, particularly  more PR

BIDDEFORD, Maine, Aug. 7 -- The University of New England issued the following news: * * * UNE realigns research and innovation enterprise to strengthen academic and entrepreneurial impact The change will streamline access to UNE's innovation ecosystem for students, faculty, and external partners * As rapid advances in technology, emerging planetary health concerns, and shifting economic needs reshape Maine, New England, and the world, the University of New England is responding to these ch more PR