So-called aquaponics has been growing on a small scale, but big commercial ventures are still unproven.
2012
Briefcase
Maine gas prices shoot up by 8 cents per gallon Gas prices in Maine shot up more than 8 cents per gallon in the past week and are now pushing the $4-per-gallon mark. Price-monitoring website MaineGasPrices.com reported Monday that the average retail price of a gallon of gas in Maine is now $3.98. That’s more […]
Netflix aims for better knowledge of viewers
Netflix moves to improve software that suggests shows that might appeal to each subscriber.
On the Move
NEW HIRES • Eleanor Pouliot joined Trend Setters Salon in Falmouth. Pouliot has 25 years of experience as a salon owner and colorist. She is a past president of the Blackstone, Mass., chapter of the Cosmetology Association. • Jeffrey Burnham joined Kennebunk Savings as vice president, residential lending manager/CRA officer. Burnham, of Arundel, has an […]
Microsoft to purchase 800 patents from AOL
The patents reportedly center on Internet technology — advertising, search and mapping.
Datebook, April 10, 2012
Today E2Tech: UMaine Clean Tech Innovation Partner, 7:15 to 9:30 a.m., video link and panel discussion at Wishcamper Center, University of Southern Maine, Portland, and continuing from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the Wells Conference Center, University of Maine, Orono. Visit e2tech.org for more information. “Five Things You May Not Know about SBA Disaster Assistance,” […]
Oqunquit police identify man who fell into the ocean
Police believe that 57-year-old Bruce Brodigan of Somerville, Mass., lost his footing and fell.
Prison fire destroys a pickup truck
The fire was contained to a garage on prison grounds and did not affect prison operations
DA drops charges against man arrested in S. Portland
Derrick Splude spends the night in jail, but is released today after the district attorney decides to dismiss charges.
Study: Killer bat fungus came from Europe
The mysterious fungus has killed at least 5.7 million bats in North America and Europe since it was first detected in New York in 2006.