The former intelligence expert and educator has turned his retirement into a crusade to help combat climate change.
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The Pollinator: Heather Chandler
Her Sunrise Guide helps connect consumers to eco-friendly products and services.
The roots of this year’s Source prizes
Winners receive wooden bowls made by artisan Jeff Raymond from an old maple that once graced the yard of columnist Christine Burns Rudalevige.
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.
The Teacher: Manomet U360
College students are learning while they help small businesses become more sustainable.
The Newcomer: Jodi Breau
Former school librarian uses her research skills to build a better dental floss.
The Cultivator: Walter Graff and the Appalachian Mountain Club of Maine
Green buildings, employment for locals – it’s the Appalachian Mountain Club of Maine for the win.
Winners of annual Source Awards strive to make a difference
What’s that glimmer of light? The hope created by exceptional Maine businesses, nonprofits and people working to make a difference for the planet.
Try these 3 ways to green your household
Some environmental problems feel intractable, but these tips are practical and doable.
In the depths of mud season, houseplants will lift your spirits
But they’ll do much more – they actually improve the air quality in your house.