As someone who has a close family member that works for the Maine Public Utilities Commission, I can tell you that they have been inundated with phone calls, messages and emails regarding an obvious increase in Maine electric bills.

There has also been a fair amount of confusion regarding the different portions of the overall electric bill. Maine residents will see a 'supply' portion and a 'delivery' portion. Mainers are able to decide who supplies the electricity to their homes.

Susan Faloon, of the Maine Public Utilities Commission, recently released a video on the Commission's official Facebook Page, where she explains where the increase in rate is and why the PUC felt there was a need for an increase.

2022 Maine Agricultural Fair Dates

Even though it may not seem it, Maine fair season is just around the corner. According to the Maine Fairs website, these are the proposed dates for some of Maine's biggest fairs.

The Best Central Maine Discount Stores

Discount stores can really help stretch a budget. Will so many great stores around the area, here is a list of some of the best discount stores we have found in Central Maine.

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