SERVICES OR GOODS OFFERED: A website that offers a clearinghouse of information about clean energy for Mainers. Includes news, informational blogs, job postings, calendar and a directory of providers. LOCATION: A home office in Brunswick. HOURS: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. TELEPHONE: 504-1929. WEBSITE: www.greenenergymaine.com OWNER: Kay Mann. EXPERIENCE: Industrial marketing manager […]
February 2012
Radiant Masonry Heat
SERVICES OR GOODS OFFERED: Offers consultation,design, installation and service related to thehigh-efficiency heat-storing fireplaces known by thefollowing names: masonry heater, masonry stove,Russian fireplace, Finnish fireplace, Kachelofen,Grundofen, kachelugn; construction of wood-firedbaking ovens, cook tops, and combination units.LOCATION: Bowdoin.HOURS: Open for visits by appointment only.TELEPHONE: 766-6003.OWNER: Eric Schroeder.EXPERIENCE: From 2003 to present, traveledextensively studying stoves, working under […]
Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012
Maurice G. Caron, 76, of Alfred, died on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough. At Maurice’s request, there will be no services. Arrangements are under the direction of Carll-Heald & Black Funeral Home, 580 Main St. in Springvale. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the […]
Warriors escape Capers clutches
Mariyah Heath (11) of Wells rips down an offensive rebound during the first quarter while being opposed by a trio of Cape Elizabeth defenders Tuesday at Warrior Memorial Gym in Wells. Heath scored 10 points and pulled down nine rebounds to lead the Warriors to a 40-36 triumph. (DAN HICKLING/Journal Tribune)
Limits on political donors help keep corruption at bay
The Supreme Court’s 2010 decision to allow political action committees ”“ groups affiliated with candidates ”“ to take in unlimited contributions as long as they don’t directly coordinate with the candidate is making for an expensive election season. The decision also opens the door for the independently wealthy to contribute as much of their money […]
Warriors escape Capers clutches
WELLS — The Wells girls basketball team is becoming known for having a flair for the dramatic. The Warriors, down 21-16 at halftime, came back to defeat Cape Elizabeth 40-36 on Tuesday night. Tuesday was not the only game this season where the Warriors have had to battle back in order to win. “Our team […]
Charges pending as Rep. Burns resigns
ALFRED — The Maine Attorney General’s Office is poised to bring criminal charges against former Maine House Rep. David Burns, R-Alfred, in the wake of findings by the state ethics commission that he violated Maine campaign finance laws. “We anticipate initiating formal criminal charges against David R. Burns next week,” said Brenda Kielty, spokeswoman for […]
Dispatches
Five students injured when bus, tractor-trailer collide / Daughters of Dapolito expected to testify / Man, woman accused of using fake $100 bills / . . . and more news from around Maine.
Maine straw poll holds value for Romney, Paul, but major impact unlikely
WASHINGTON — Mitt Romney hopes the Maine caucuses that end Feb. 11 will be part of a string of victories in February that help convince Republicans he is their inevitable presidential nominee. Romney rival Ron Paul seeks a strong showing in Maine as he tries to show that his performances in caucuses can make him […]
‘Amazing will to live’ gives this Maine girl an edge
With the support of her grandparents, 9-year-old Alannah Shevenell fought a particularly aggressive tumor, had a six-organ transplant and still survived.