What’s that glimmer of light? The hope created by exceptional Maine businesses, nonprofits and people working to make a difference for the planet.
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The Newcomer: Jodi Breau
Former school librarian uses her research skills to build a better dental floss.
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Source Awards 2017: Meet the judges
This year’s panel included a composting entrepreneur, a pastor and orchardist, a conservation biologist, a health-care foundation president and members of the Press Herald features department.
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The Elder: Alfred Padula
The former intelligence expert and educator has turned his retirement into a crusade to help combat climate change.
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The Scion: Glenn Taylor
The director of dining services at the Univerity of Maine in Orono is both feeding the next generation and educating it about local foods.
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Saco becomes latest Maine community to ban plastic shopping bags
The ban on plastic bags with handles applies to all businesses in the city.
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Big-city designer chooses Maine for sustainable fashion production
Kim Ortengren opens a very modern factory for independent designers.
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August Avantaggio brings local meats to downtown Damariscotta
Riverside Butcher Co. is his answer to a Maine food dilemma (and to heritage).
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Growing fruits and vegetables becoming popular
There are many new compact varieties to try.
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Think about the soil when you think about what’s for dinner
You can do your bit to keep the climate from warming even faster.