The state’s energy-efficiency experts promote the latest versions for winter heat, if they’re installed and used correctly, to reduce fossil-fuel emissions. But some installers say it’s best to use them any time but winter.
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See video: Kennebunk resident records bobcats sauntering through backyard
Police use the occasion to remind people to keep their distance from wild animals.
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Couple’s device that makes water from air wins $1.5 million prize
Their Skywater 300 machine earns the XPrize For Water Abundance.
Posted inAnimals, Lifestyle, Local & State
Will this Maine shelter dog get adopted after 4 years?
The purebred Staffordshire bull terrier was brought to an animal shelter in Paris, Maine as a stray in 2014 and has been there ever since.
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ReVision Energy team recognized for environmental leadership
The Portland renewable power company is honored for its advocacy and work bringing solar power to nonprofits.
Posted inLifestyle, Maine Authors
BUSHNELL ON BOOKS: ‘The House on Perry Street’ and ‘Midcoast Maine in World War II’
Agnes Bushell’s 12th novel is “a matriarchal epic” and Margaret Shiels Konitzky gives us an excellent history of the midcoast’s effort during World War II
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J.P. Devine Movie Review: ‘The Sisters Brothers’
‘Sisters Brothers’ is scary, entertaining and at times, touching. It darts in and out of heartbreak and horror and ends with … ? writes Devine.
Posted inLifestyle, Music, On Music Lucky Clark
Lucky Clark On Music: Peter Gallway
Gallway talks about upcoming performance at Slates in Hallowell.
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UNE partners with Iceland universities on ocean food and sustainability program
The partnership will create a unique, international learning environment for students enrolled in both Maine and Iceland, officials say.
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‘Halloween’ scares up $77.5 million in ticket sales
The movie captures first place at the box office with the second-highest horror opening of all time.