nuclear power

The referendum requirement has been in place since 1983 when lawmakers moved to respond to safety concerns of nuclear power following the partial meltdown at Three Mile Island in Penn. But interest in reviving nuclear power has grown in recent years.

By Alanna Durkin, The Associated PressAUGUSTA, Maine - Republican Gov. Paul LePage's proposal aimed at making it easier to bring small nuclear power…

AUGUSTA, Maine - A legislative committee will examine a bill introduced by Republican Gov. Paul LePage that's designed to make it easier to bring small…

AUGUSTA, Maine - Maine Gov. Paul LePage has submitted legislation that would make it easier to site a small nuclear plant in Maine. The administration…