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Lora Whelan

2009

Wreath-making rings in the holiday season

Maine's most fragrant industry is off to a good start despite the warmer than usual November weather. Orders for holiday wreaths, centerpieces and garlands made from fresh Maine balsam are holding steady with last year's numbers...

2009

Whiting residents pass industrial wind turbine moratorium

A Town of Whiting committee will be working over the next few months to draft an industrial wind turbine ordinance for the town. At a special town meeting held on November 9, residents voted 18 to 2 in favor of enacting the Industrial Wind Turbine Project Development Moratorium Ordinance.

2009

Industrial wind turbines stir up call for moratorium in Whiting

A potential commercial wind turbine project by Kean Energy LLC of Maine for the Yellow Birch Mountain area of Whiting was the subject of a public hearing on the evening of October 19.

2009

Voters to face full range of issues on ballot

Maine residents will have seven referendum questions to decide at the Tuesday, November 3, election. The referenda range from a number of citizen initiatives, including one that would reduce the excise tax on qualifying vehicles...

2009

Caregivers to find help with support network

At some point in most people's lives a loved one will come to an age or an illness that requires daily managed care.

2009

County airport plan doesn’t fly

After eight years of planning discussions, the Town of Machias has decided to no longer pursue sponsorship of the proposed Downeast Regional Airport.

2009

Health reform needs voiced by businesses

One in four Americans is without comprehensive health care. Health insurance costs, in particular premiums, have been increasing at a rate that is leaving small businesses and individuals with either limited or no access to affordable insurance through their employer.