Energy firms announced deal despite risk posed by legal appeal
Canadian energy company and a major wind power developer with turbines in Maine announce deal to expand wind power projects despite legal appeals.
Official’s use of US and GOP funds to buy a camper was kept under wraps
Longtime Republican politician used, and paid back, funds from the bank accounts of Central Western Maine Workforce Investment Board, a federally funded agency, and the Maine GOP for personal purchase.
University System a haven for former top state staffers
Hiring records at the University of Maine System show loopholes, waivers and connections played roles in appointment of seven state officials into high paying non-teaching jobs.
Lawmakers, LePage close ethics disclosure loopholes
Gov. LePage poised to sign bill requiring disclosure of state contracts with legislators and executive branch officials after it sailed to legislative approval.
Multi-million-dollar wind deal approved by state regulators
Regulators approve multi-million-dollar deal to fund construction of hundreds of wind turbines in Maine, despite recommendation to reject the proposal.
‘F’ integrity grade spurs leaders to consider new transparency laws
After failing integrity grade, lawmakers vow to implement practices that could prevent corruption.
Meeting land-based wind goals not likely, say two state studies
Maine will not be able to accomplish the state-mandated goals of building 2,000 megawatts of wind power on land by 2015, study concludes.