Three Towns Team Up to Slash Energy Bills | Bangor News

Three small towns in Maine’s St. John Valley are uniting to slash soaring electricity bills by forming a regional utility district — a bold move inspired by Van Buren’s century-old model that slashes costs by tapping into New Brunswick power. Facing steep rate hikes that hit seniors hardest, Madawaska, Frenchville, and St. Agatha have been meeting since June, planning public feedback sessions, and eyeing a federal grant to fund a feasibility study. Their goal? Long-term savings through collective bargaining — proving that sometimes, strength truly lies in numbers. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9d11cf4510336379