2019

Re: “Bill Nemitz: Onward and upward – from the shelter steps to Maine businessman” (Aug. 18): I’d like to offer a huge “thank you” to Maxwell Chikuta for his contributions to our communities in Portland and southern Maine. We are all, except for Native Americans, children of immigrants, some more recent than others, and it […]

Journal Tribune

SMCC marine studies program to benefit from $20 million federal grant

by KELLEY BOUCHARD August 25, 2019August 29, 2019

SOUTH PORTLAND — A $20 million grant from the National Science Foundation will fund a five-year, statewide initiative by Southern Maine Community College and several other Maine institutions that aims to revolutionize the understanding of ocean ecosystems and management of marine resources. The grant to the University of Maine in Orono and the Bigelow Laboratory […]

Maine, News, Uncategorized

Farmer’s Almanac: Prepare to ride the polar coaster

by Mark LaFlamme August 25, 2019August 24, 2019

Winter is expected to be marked by intense cold and a lot of precipitation, with extremes so wild they’re comparing it to an amusement park ride.

Food, Maine Gardener

Late bloomers that are worth the wait

by Tom Atwell August 25, 2019August 24, 2019

Don’t let your garden go green. These flowers will add color even as the gardening season winds down.

Business, Maine

As storms strengthen, Maine regulators weigh cost of keeping the lights on

by Tux Turkel August 25, 2019August 24, 2019

CMP proposes to spend $29 million over the next two years to harden its distribution system. Regulators will have to weigh the costs against public demand for always-on electricity in the digital age.