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Maine’s Next Governor Will Walk a Tightrope Between Energy Affordability and Climate Action

As Mainers prepare to choose a new governor in November, climate and energy issues may not be top of mind for every voter—but they are having big effects on residents’ lives. The average cost of heating oil recently soared to a record high of more than $6 per gallon, promising an expensive winter ahead for […]

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