The company expects the biggest shift to be growth in the use of natural gas and a decline in the use of coal.
December 12, 2012
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People & EntertainmentAn emotional opening for Spice Girls musical
LONDON — It’s time to find out whether Girl Power is still going strong, with Tuesday’s premiere of “Viva Forever,” a new stage musical based on the songs of the Spice Girls. Four of the Spice Girls arrived together on the red carpet ahead of the premiere, to cheers and chants of “spice up your […]
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What could possibly make coffeecake even better?
Coffee, of course. (There’s a reason, after all, that coffeecake pairs so well with that cup of java.)
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Top cooks take on easy party bites
They keep it simple so that your party will be.
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Northern Girl branches out with retail roots
Northern Maine roots are headed to southern Maine. Starting this week, shoppers at local markets and health food stores will see a new Maine-grown product in the produce sections and freezer cases. That’s when the homegrown food processor Northern Girl, based in Aroostook County, debuts its retail products. Look for Aroostook Roots Fresh Roasting Medley […]
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Southern Maine restaurants make New Year’s Eve special
Several restaurants around southern Maine are planning special events and menus for New Year’s Eve. Here is a listing of some of them. We’ll be updating the list in Food & Dining as the holiday approaches. CAMDEN Natalie’s at the Camden Harbour Inn, 83 Bay View St., will be serving a three-course dinner at […]
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Appel on Wine: Monogamy best not wasted on any particular wine
DEAR STILL WINE: We’ve known each other a long time. We had that mad, passionate time early on. We went on adventures. We spent long evenings together, we spent time apart and then traveled great distances to be back in each other’s arms. We’ve connected at levels so deep we had to invent new languages, […]
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The Maine Ingredient: Keep the plan simple for stress-free holiday hosting
Entertaining equals stress in many home kitchens, but fear not. It needn’t be this way! The trick is to choose wisely and plan ahead. Even if you like to fly by the seat of your pants and let the choices reveal themselves to you. Even if you aren’t a planner. Now is the time to […]
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That Vegan Thing: Even our carnivorous friends like this Mexican dish
“Hey, are you still doing that vegan thing?” It is, without a doubt, the number one question I get asked when I am out and about. The answer is, a resounding yes! I gave up eating and drinking animal products nearly 10 months ago and have never felt better. I am down over 40 pounds […]
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Natural Foodie: Eat local all winter? That’s a big CAN DO
A Bangor woman is building her own preservation society, working with farmers to provide Maine-produced canned goods through the cold, dark months.