Gov. Mills joins New England states in commitment to explore nuclear energy

Maine will pursue nuclear energy generation alongside other New England states, the governor’s office announced Tuesday.

Gov. Janet Mills joined her counterparts from Massachusetts, Connecticut, Vermont, New Hampshire and Rhode Island in a joint statement to commit to explore advanced nuclear energy technologies to meet the region’s electricity needs.

“Adequate electricity supply is critical to growing our economies, preserving public health and safety, powering our homes and businesses, and stabilizing consumer prices as demand for …