Massachusetts’ demand for 1,200 megawatts of electrical generation to fill the “energy gap” left by the closure of two New England nuclear plants can be met with delocalized but interconnected microgrids, each with a capacity for sustainable electrical generation and salt water battery storage that can feed the grid and buffer fluctuations of demand. This […]
2021
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Energy saving bill perfect fit for thrifty Yankees
My friends and I are proud Yankee penny-pinchers. We even jokingly call ourselves “miser snobs” as we compete with each other to find the best bargains. But our frugality is the opposite of Scrooge – we try to save on everyday expenses so we can spend more on the people and things that really matter. […]
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Posted inMaine, News, Politics
COVID-19 stimulus bill to create $500 million windfall for Maine towns and cities
The huge package passed by Congress will provide cash-strapped local governments a substantial source of additional revenue over the next two years, and some already have ideas on how to use it.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This
Good Theater emerges from hiatus with virtual showcase of show tunes
The free concert will be available to view starting Saturday.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This
Face the Music: Get your tickets now for these two outdoor concert series
Schedules have been announced for outdoor performances at Maine Craft Distilling in Portland and a local musician’s home in Yarmouth.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Questions for ICE
The secretive agency should be held accountable for its heavy-handed enforcement practices.
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: Social workers are always essential
Bills before the Legislature would facilitate the public’s access to the vital services they provide.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine inspection sticker requirement comes under legislative scrutiny again
The Legislature’s Transportation Committee is considering a slate of bills that could alter or do away with the state law requiring annual motor vehicle safety inspections.
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Indie Film: ‘Stray’ follows dogs through the streets of Istanbul
The documentary filmed at dog-level is available to stream through PMA Films and Frontier.
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Letter to the editor: Mainer thanks state leaders for COVID response
Maine Center for Disease Control Director Dr. Nirav Shah recently credited Maine people for the success of the state’s COVID plan. It is a remarkable success, but I respectfully disagree with Dr. Shah as to why. The lion’s share of the credit belongs to Dr. Shah, the Maine CDC staff, and the Mills’ administration who […]