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September 23
How Chebeague Island crossed the digital divide
Keeping pace with Internet use calls for mixed solutions
Islanders provide for themselves and Chebeague Island is no exception. Over the years, we Chebeaguers have built our own library, recreation center, museum, daycare center and affordable housing; created an assisted living facility; and even provided our own ferry service. Plus, we became our own town, seceding from Cumberland. So it should come as no surprise that when islanders couldn’t convince anybody…
September 23
How many lightbulbs does it take?
Monhegan installs LEDs and expects to save $15,000
When your community's electric rates are among the highest in the nation, it pays to consider ways to cut consumption. Work done on Monhegan Island, with help from the Island…
September 23
Marijuana activist McCarrier believes it's time to legalize
'Homegrown' initiative competes with national group on 2016 ballot
Forget the stoner stereotype: Paul McCarrier, 29, is serious, animated, maybe even intense as he talks about his work as the leading proponent of the effort to legalize the recreational…
September 23
Passamaquoddy Tribe returns to traditions
Traditional tribal inauguration marks change in Sipayik government
SEE THE SLIDESHOW For the first time in years, the Passamaquoddy tribe used the traditional tribal inauguration ceremony on Aug. 9 to honor its leaders in an event held at…
September 23
Tax breaks for renewables will keep innovation moving
Legislators, in Maine and Washington, must educate themselves
Let's turn the calendar back to another October, the one in 1973, when OPEC raised the price of oil by 70 percent. Imagine that in early 1974, your state or…
September 23
The case for solar electricity
Renewable energy entrepreneur says photovoltaic poised to dominate
Editor's note: Bill Behrens is the founder of ReVision Energy, based in Liberty. Behrens was a guest on the "Common Ground Radio" program on WERU-FM on Sept. 4, where the…
September 22
'Community Economics' is topic of next Community Institute session
Friends of Midcoast Maine group offers Oct. 22 session on growing healthy communities
Cities and towns in Maine are making decisions each day that improve their economic health or, unfortunately, can make things harder for community members, businesses and taxpayers. The Community Institute,…
September 22
Portland's waterfront clash a familiar struggle
Redevelopment plan for Portland Co. property incites fight for view
The tension between communities seeking to keep their waterfronts economically viable and the residents who want to preserve their views is one that is happening all over the world, say…
September 22
Shellfish, kelp may join lobster as cash 'crops'
With lobster strong, now is time to consider other ocean opportunities
As fall approaches, lobstermen are seeing 3,000-pound days with lobsters at $4-$6 per pound. Emerging Asian markets and increased competition for supply from processors are two of the many factors…
September 15
Maine’s first community solar farm signals trend
Edgecomb Community Solar Farm helps nine households reduce electric bills
Lynne and Christopher Gilbert of Bristol had long been interested in solar power. Unfortunately, a solar array wouldn’t have worked on their roof, since it’s not the best angle for…
Island Postcards
EPISODE 10: Keep the Light Shining
Two ambitious young women swam around the entire Island of Isle au Haut during the summer of 2019 to raise money for crucial renovations to the lighthouse.
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