Stories by Darren Fishell

6 years ago

Pro-solar coalition sues, says new metering rules violate Maine law

A coalition fighting new state rules that reduce solar power incentives has filed a new lawsuit against Maine’s Public Utilities Commission, arguing that regulators violated state law by approving rules that will raise their costs of connecting to the grid.

6 years ago

Maine organic farming icons file for bankruptcy

The Aroostook County organic potato farmer who landed in the national spotlight for his advocacy against one of the world’s biggest agriculture conglomerates has filed with his wife for personal bankruptcy protection.

6 years ago

LePage will pick 31 places to get tax breaks

Gov. Paul LePage has an extra month to pick 31 areas of the state to receive federal tax benefits that aim to encourage new investment in economically depressed areas.