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Ecology School's sustainable campus, 6 years in the making, to open
Staff April 16, 2021At the “regenerative” campus, opening events will include flipping the switch on 712 solar panels. “This is the type of project that will continue to propel sustainable building forward,” said the contractor that oversaw construction.
Staff April 16, 2021
Built for good: New academic sites in Maine showcase world’s most rigorous energy standards
Laurie Schreiber Updated: April 19, 2021At College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor and the Ecology School in Saco, new facilities are designed to meet the world’s most rigorous standards for energy performance and sustainable construction techniques.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: April 19, 2021
Eliot trash hauler will rebrand as part of new national waste-handling company
William Hall Updated: April 13, 2021Shipyard Waste Solutions was acquired by Wheelabrator Technologies last summer. Now along with eight other companies, the combined businesses are getting a new identity.
William Hall Updated: April 13, 2021
Rocket-maker bluShift to crowd-fund next capital round
Laurie Schreiber April 5, 2021Brunswick manufacturer bluShift Aerospace launched its first rocket prototype in January and recently opened a crowd equity funding campaign for further rocket development.
Laurie Schreiber April 5, 2021
Unity College to launch professional institute for environmental studies
Staff April 2, 2021Unity, which describes itself as "America's Environmental College," has offered most of its curriculum either on campus or via distance learning. Now the school will begin a hybrid program at Pineland Farms in New Gloucester.
Staff April 2, 2021
Maine Coast Heritage Trust president will step down in December
Staff March 17, 2021The statewide conservation nonprofit recently completed a $130 million campaign to fund public land acquisition, as well as education, stewardship and other purposes.
Staff March 17, 2021
‘Wild and scenic’ listing could protect York River watershed
Staff Updated: March 3, 2021The listing would cap off a collaborative, decade-long effort that could deliver more federal funding to protect the river, which provides environmental and economic benefits to surrounding communities.
Staff Updated: March 3, 2021
Conservation of tiny Tenny River is crucial to greater Portland water quality
Maureen Milliken February 26, 2021The 1-mile river in Raymond is part of the connection to Sebago Lake, which is the major supplier for the Portland Water District, which supplies water to 16% of Maine's residents.
Maureen Milliken February 26, 2021
Proposed forest rules could hurt Maine economy, cost jobs, delegation says
Maureen Milliken February 9, 2021A proposed rule change would limit private landowners with access to Natural Resources Conservation Service programs to 45,000 acres, and devastate Maine's logging, outdoor recreation and conservation economies, the state's U.S. senators and
Maureen Milliken February 9, 2021
$2.4M awarded for natural resource conservation of Maine wetlands
Staff Updated: February 3, 2021The program aims to offset impacts to natural resources at one site by funding protection of similar resources at another site, using in-lieu fees paid by permit applicants. Since 2008, over 130 projects have been funded.
Staff Updated: February 3, 2021
Brunswick’s bluShift launches rocket successfully, despite frigid weather
Laurie Schreiber February 1, 2021The successful launch positions bluShift to build subsequent rockets for suborbital and orbital space, to serve as vehicles for the growing nanosatellite industry. A proprietary biofuel uses materials that can be grown on farms.
Laurie Schreiber February 1, 2021
In response to COVID concerns, Maine delays bans on plastic bags, plastic foam containers
Staff December 24, 2020Bans on the disposable bags and food containers had been scheduled to take effect next month. But the Department of Environmental Protection has pushed back enforcement until July.
Staff December 24, 2020
Penobscot Nation officials applaud Cabinet nomination, at a crucial time
Maureen Milliken December 21, 2020The nomination of a Native American to lead the Department of the Interior, which oversees the Bureau of Indian Affairs, comes as Maine's four tribes advocate in the Legislature for restoration of their sovereignty, which was largely stripped in
Maureen Milliken December 21, 2020
Mixed-income building in Portland's East Bayside is more than just apartments, city says
Maureen Milliken November 20, 2020Solterra, at 58 Boyd St. in Portland, which was completed this week and is owned by the Portland Housing Authority, is energy-efficient and has free Wi-Fi for residents, which will allow them to take advantage of a telehealth program through Greater
Maureen Milliken November 20, 2020
Plan calls for network of multi-use rail trails across Maine by 2030
Maureen Milliken November 12, 2020The Maine Trails Coalition plan for 2020-30 would add 13 rail trails that connect 37 existing ones, with development of five others proposed, linking the state, attracting tourists and boosting the economy, while also preserving rail tracks for
Maureen Milliken November 12, 2020
Right whale estimate plummets while Maine lobstermen await restrictions
Staff October 28, 2020The critically endangered species declined from just over 400 to about 360. Conservation organizations continue to call for reducing the number of fishing lines in the water and requiring vessels to slow when right whales are present.
Staff October 28, 2020
Today's Poll
Sponsored by: Kennebunk Savings Bank
With the official end of summer this past weekend, we're taking a look back at how the season unfolded.
Back in early August, we asked how the summer tourism season was going — and at the time, the majority of respondents told us it could be better. And remember, the season started very rainy and ended amid a drought.
Now that the season has wrapped up, we're checking in again to see how things ended. Did things improve? Did tourism pick up later in the summer, or did the season fall short of expectations?
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Groundbreaking Maine
Whether you’re a developer, financer, architect, or industry enthusiast, Groundbreaking Maine is crafted to be your go-to source for valuable insights in Maine’s real estate and construction community.
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The Giving Guide
The Giving Guide helps nonprofits have the opportunity to showcase and differentiate their organizations so that businesses better understand how they can contribute to a nonprofit’s mission and work.
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Work for ME
Work for ME is a workforce development tool to help Maine’s employers target Maine’s emerging workforce. Work for ME highlights each industry, its impact on Maine’s economy, the jobs available to entry-level workers, the training and education needed to get a career started.
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Groundbreaking Maine
Whether you’re a developer, financer, architect, or industry enthusiast, Groundbreaking Maine is crafted to be your go-to source for valuable insights in Maine’s real estate and construction community.
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