SCARBOROUGH – Thanks to a $216,400 grant from Efficiency Maine, Scarborough will soon have the first town office in Maine heated and cooled from electricity produced on-site using a “tri-generation” system. Also known as CCHP, for combined cooling, heat, and power, the $516,000 tri-generation system will be built on the west side of the town […]
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Posted inCurrent, The Forecaster
Scarborough first town hall to get 'tri-gen' energy system
SCARBOROUGH – Thanks to a $216,400 grant from Efficiency Maine, Scarborough will soon have the first town office in Maine heated and cooled from electricity produced on-site using a “tri-generation” system. Also known as CCHP, for combined cooling, heat, and power, the $516,000 tri-generation system will be built on the west side of the town […]
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Scarborough first town hall to get 'tri-gen' energy system
SCARBOROUGH – Thanks to a $216,400 grant from Efficiency Maine, Scarborough will soon have the first town office in Maine heated and cooled from electricity produced on-site using a “tri-generation” system. Also known as CCHP, for combined cooling, heat, and power, the $516,000 tri-generation system will be built on the west side of the town […]
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Kerry to travel to Mideast this weekend
Kerry will try to build on the rapprochement between Turkey and Israle and discuss regional concerns, including Syria and the Mideast peace process.
Posted inThe Maine Forecast
Cold and blustery, but milder air on the way
Another blustery and cold day is on tap, but it won’t be quite as wintry as yesterday. I could hear the wind still blowing the bird feeders around this morning and the thermometer by my bedside read an even 30F. The winds actually have helped to keep temperatures from getting even colder which is a […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Freeport quiet zone designation could take months
FREEPORT — As implementation of quiet zones continues to be elusive, train horns continue to blast through town, with silence for residents and businesses still months away. And, after the announcement of a $12 million Brunswick train layover station last week, late-night Amtrak Downeaster trains from Boston could come through town at about 2 a.m., […]
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LIFE IN THE SUBURBS: Tweet by tweet by tweet
*BIG BILLS $$$: Parents are finally realizing that they are responsible for gigantic bills their kids face when the kids get out of college. $200,000-plus for debt after four years. One said to me recently: “Ten years ago, I just didn’t want to say no to my daughter. All her friends were going to these […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Falmouth school needs new roof, heating system
FALMOUTH — Voters in June may be asked to approve paying for structural and heating system improvements at Falmouth Middle School. The School Board voted 6-1 Tuesday night, with David Snow dissenting, to send the Town Council two referendum questions for replacement of the school’s heating system and improvements to the roof and several classrooms. […]
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State senator raises concerns about Brunswick Amtrak facility
Democrat Stan Gerzofsky fears the $12 million layover building will bring noise and air pollution, health risks and decreased property values.
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Obama heads to Colorado to press for gun measures
The president is stepping up his call for universal background checks as well as his demands for Congress to at least vote on an assault weapons ban and limits on large-capacity magazines.