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If confirmed by the Maine Senate, Heather Sanborn would take over from Bill Harwood in a job whose primary responsibility is representing the interests of utility ratepayers and consumers in regulatory and policy proceedings.

The measure would prohibit state regulators from approving any additional expansions of natural gas infrastructure starting next year, which supporters say will help move Maine away from fossil fuels.

Sharon Huntley, a spokeswoman for the Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, says the first batch of $450 checks should be mailed out by Tuesday.

Energy experts say New England's power grid must reduce its reliance on natural gas, and to plan for extreme winter weather.

Jackson says the four bills touted by Democrats Wednesday are an acknowledgement of this reality, yet they aim to chip away at an issue that is largely shaped by global markets.

AUGUSTA, Maine - Last October state energy officials issued a warning to many Maine businesses: Be prepared for sharply higher electricity when winter…

In early October, state energy officials issued a warning to Maine businesses: Be prepared for an unprecedented spike in electricity prices come the New…