The south’s president calls for calm Saturday, the eve of a weeklong referendum on independence.
2011
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The Developer’s Plans: Changing turbines lets smaller project meet production goals
Independence Wind increases energy estimates in a revised plan calling for fewer, more efficient turbines.
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The Law: Ambitious scope increases wind’s potential rewards, risks
The bill’s sponsor says clever use of the ‘broader than envisioned’ law could benefit older communities.
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How It Works: Wind won’t blow all the time, even in Maine winter
Wind power for Highland Plantation will go into the regional transmission grid.
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People & EntertainmentRescued Chilean miner cuts King of Rock’s cake
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Hundreds of Elvis Presley fans, including Chilean miner Edison Pena, gathered Saturday at Graceland to sing “Happy Birthday” on the late rock n’ roll icon’s 76th birthday. Pena, the guest of honor at Elvis’ birthday party, cut into a 4-foot-high cake fashioned to look like stacked television sets as fans cheered both […]
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Beyeler moving to Pawtucket, but not without saying goodbye
Arnie Beyeler, who is advancing to manage in Triple-A, thanks those who made his Portland stay enjoyable.
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Scene & Heard Datebook
IF YOU’RE LOOKING to party, network or support a good cause this week, check out: MONDAY • Social Network of Maine, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Portland Regency. Join other business people for a happy hour-style networking event. Free. http://socialnetworkofmaine.com. TUESDAY • Portland Greendrinks, 5:30 to 8 p.m., CIEE, Portland. Network with green business owners and […]
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Longfellow Choral Festival to premiere 13 new works
PORTLAND – Twelve composers recently received awards in the 2011 Longfellow Chorus International Composers Competition, and 13 new Longfellow songs, choruses and cantatas will be premiered during the Longfellow Choral Festival Feb. 26-27 at the First Parish Church, 425 Congress St. The winning choruses and mezzo-soprano songs will be presented at 1:30 p.m. Feb. 27. […]
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Twisted tale of nuclear secrets
A.Q. Khan and his network of nuclear traffickers have evaded harsh punishment. And it’s not an accident.
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Society Notebook: Toast of the town
A crowd of close to 5,000 gathers to wish Gov. Paul LePage well at a cocktail party inaugural reception in Augusta.