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Lora Whelan

2011

Communities turn to small-scale green energy

While large commercial wind farm projects in Maine demand the public's attention because of their scale, small wind-energy projects are cropping up and generating interest in their viability and cost-effectiveness.

2011

Company seeks to increase options for renewable energy

Two Maine men have added a new company, Electricity Maine, to their roster of KEAN Engineering and KEAN Energy as a part of their entrepreneurial vision of renewable energy business development in the state.

2011

Marlow decides not to purchase Eastport property

David Marlow of Marlow Yachts has decided not to purchase city-owned property at Deep Cove Road in Eastport for a yacht repair or production facility with a possible boatbuilding educational component.

2011

Affordable housing shortage increases risk of homelessness

Homelessness in Washington County has been growing since the recession began in 2008. A three‑year pilot program to prevent homelessness is just about to end, and the question for the many agencies and individuals working on the issue is how to move forward with limited or no funding.

2011

Robbinston committee votes to keep school open, fund budget

Robbinston Grade School students can rest easy knowing that they most likely will attend classes at the school in their town for the 2011–12 year.

2011

Slaughterhouse to aid farmers

A large man with a kind smile, Clayton Blake is the sort of person who instills trust. In his business this trait is important.

2011

School closure heads for vote in Robbinston

The students at the Robbinston Grade School may be attending classes at a different institution this fall with the possible closure of the school on the horizon. On Wednesday, June 1, the Robbinston School Committee will meet at 7 p.m.