By Lloyd C. Irland INCREASINGLY, BUILDERS, HOMEOWNERS and contractors are looking to purchase locally-produced wood that is harvested from sustainably-managed forests. They are also interested in supporting small local businesses. In a perfect world this would be easy. Unfortunately, in our current system it is not. But we can provide some guidance for those seeking…
DetailsBy Lee Burnett WHEN CHILTON FURNITURE changed hands four years ago, nearly three quarters of its furniture was being built outside of Maine. Today, more than half the furniture is made in Maine, and the percentage keeps climbing. “It was a very deliberate choice,” said co-owner Jennifer Levin of the decision to shift production to…
DetailsText and Photos by Amy Paradysz STEVE KONSTANTINO, the 55-year-old founder and owner of Portland-based Performance Building Supply, considers himself a bit of a futurist technologies geek. Being ahead of the curve occasionally means he’s moved on to something else before the market catches onto what he’s selling—as was the case with heat pumps in…
DetailsA window into the not-so-distant future By Darren Fishell Matthew Thomas admits his and his wife, Carrie’s, home in Bowdoin is a little ahead of its time. “Since I was a kid I’ve always wanted to have solar panels,” Thomas says. “I’m a big tech guy and was really into Star Trek, and I wanted…
DetailsEATING LOCAL ALSO means eating in season, which in Maine provides great opportunity for a varied diet and also a challenge to figure out just what to do with the bounty (or perhaps, in late winter and early spring, the scarcity) that the local harvest provides. Here are some ideas to guide you through four…
DetailsAn opportunity for Maine and beyond By Thomas Abello FOR NEARLY THREE DECADES, The Nature Conservancy’s home in Maine has been leased space in the Fort Andross mill complex along the shores of the Androscoggin River. In the fall of 2016, Conservancy staff conducted an extensive review of options to lease or build new office space…
DetailsBy Amy Paradysz Matthew Brown is a financial planner as well as a home brewer. But not just any home brewer. Brown is so invested in his craft that the Maine Brew Bus made a stop at his house in Portland’s Back Cove so customers could visit his basement brewing operation during Portland Beer Week.…
DetailsBy Tim King THERE AREN’T MANY COLLEGE STUDENTS who can say they’ll graduate virtually debt-free and with multiple job offers. That is, unless you talk with many of the bright, hardworking students graduating from Maine’s Community Colleges. Each year, from nursing to culinary arts, automotive to HVAC, electrical to public safety education and more, Maine’s…
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DetailsLead and other contaminants in soil are a big concern in a lot of Maine towns, and if you want to grow food in your yard, it is highly recommended that you test your soil first. All you need to test your soil is a free soil test kit available at any University of Maine…
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