AUGUSTA, Maine, Dec. 17 -- Gov. Janet Mills, D-Maine, issued the following statement on Dec. 16, 2024: * * * Governor Janet Mills released the following statement today praising President Biden's designation of the Frances Perkins National Historic Landmark in Newcastle as a National Monument: "President Biden's designation is a tremendous tribute to Frances Perkins' extraordinary work and a recognition of Maine's special place in her life and in our history. "With this historic designation,  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, Dec. 18 -- The Maine Public Utilities Commission issued the following order (No. 2024-00279) on Dec. 17, 2024: * * * UNION RIVER TELEPHONE COMPANY, Request for Approval of Reorganization ORDER BARTLETT, Chair; SCULLY and GILBERT, Commissioners I. SUMMARY By this Order, and pursuant to 35-A M.R.S Sec. 708 (Section 708), the Commission approves the reorganization described in the Application for Approval (Application) filed by Union River Telephone Company (Union River or the  more