From campaigning for solar energy to working with MIT’s sustainability lab, Luke Truman lives his values through his job at Allagash Brewing, his volunteer work, and his daily life.
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The Reutilizer: Ruth’s Reusable Resources takes old office supplies and puts them into classrooms all over New England
In its 25th year, the nonprofit reuses office supplies that would otherwise be thrown out by corporations and big box stores and stocks them in a building where teachers can shop for vital supplies that their schools can’t afford.
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Pot shops embrace ‘420’ while biding time on rules
Fire on Fore is using the auspicious date linked to marijuana for its grand opening. It intends to make the switch to recreational sales as soon as the state finalizes rules for the emerging industry.
Posted inBusiness, Food
New cocktail bar planned for Portland’s East End
The bartender at Izakaya Minato hopes to open his own cocktail lounge in the former Congress Street location of Ramen Suzukiya.
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Brunswick cinema employee hopes to buy the business
The Eveningstar Cinema is for sale and longtime manager Gracia Babbidge hopes she can crowdfund enough money to become the new owner.
Posted inBusiness, News, Outdoors
Maine state parks get into the glamping business
The state will offer 10 luxury tent sites in parks across Maine through Tentrr, an online camping platform.
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Maine company launches renewable energy system to power remote communities
Ocean Renewable Power Co. sent tidal-generated energy to the grid in 2012. On Wednesday, the company launched its RivGen system, which harnesses electricity created by submerging special turbines in rivers.
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The Wrap: Outdoor farmers market in Portland returns April 27
Take a kitchen tour, attend a flint corn conference, taste new foods and more.
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Michelle Singletary: Be on guard against tax scams
Once the April 15 deadline passes, tax fraudsters go into overdrive.
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Rosemont Market to consolidate its operations in new space on Stevens Avenue
The company, which has 6 stores in Portland and its suburbs, will do all of its baking and food production at the new location at Morrills Corner.