Bales of mixed paper that once brought the Maine facility $51 a ton are now worthless and stacking up, but market fluctuations are common and the problem ‘may blow over.’
Lifestyle
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inLife & Culture, Lifestyle, Nation & World
Cranberries lead singer Dolores O’Riordan dead at 46
She died unexpectedly in London, where she was recording.
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Posted inHomegrown, Source
Homegrown: Wooden snowshoes (and furniture) support a good cause
Bob Howe’s winter gear helps pay for veterans to spend time hunting and fishing in Maine.
Posted inMeet, Source
Heidi Powell is a one-woman show called Dirigo Wholesale
She delivers produce from farms to restaurants in Greater Portland.
Posted inMaine Gardener, Source
Garden Catalog Dreamin’ on such a winter’s day
This year’s Maine seed catalogs offer gentle breezes and freakish herbs.
Posted inSource
Buying locally raised goat meat in Maine is harder than you may think
The meat is in large demand among Maine’s Muslim community. But stores here often sell frozen goat meat from other states in lieu of fresh meat from Maine farmers.
Posted inFood & Dining, Green plate special, Recipes, Source
Why don’t we apply the principles of nose-to-tail eating to scallops?
It’s lost on many diners that half of the scallop is tossed out at sea even though it’s perfectly edible.
Posted inSource
Nominations open for Source Awards
We’re looking for your sustainability superheroes.
Posted inAnimals, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Man accused of abandoning beagles in frigid weather avoids prosecution
David Ellis of Avon must comply with state animal welfare laws and pay veterinary costs, under his agreement with prosecutors.
Posted inEvents, Source
Nominations for the 2018 Source Maine Sustainability Awards close Feb. 12
The annual awards recognize the state’s sustainability superheroes—the people, nonprofits, institutions and businesses that make Maine a greener place for all living creatures who call it home.