Over the next two years, the grant will fund the training of solar electric instructors across the state.
“This is a training the trainer program,” said Dana Doran, director of the college’s energy programs.
August 2012
Rask says he’s ready to be Bruins No. 1 goalie
Tuukka Rask was caught off guard when he heard fellow Bruins goalie Tim Thomas decided not to play next season. But he’s ready to lead the Bruins to another championship.
Waterville police log, Aug. 1 and 2
Intoxicated persons, parking violations, fireworks
Maine PUC agrees to extensive evaluation of smart meters
Opponents of the wireless devices succeed in their push for a fully litigated look at safety issues.
Phelps back on top, beats Lochte in 200 IM
Michael Phelps added to his medal collection with his first individual gold medal of the London Games, and handed Ryan Lochte a double disappointment on his rival’s final night in the pool.
Another beef recall hits Maine
A Wisconsin company is recalling 37,000 pounds of frozen bacon cheeseburger patties that were distributed through Walmarts because they may contain pieces of gasket.
SNAPSHOT: Practice fire
TRAINING EXERCISE: Manchester firefighters light a flare Wednesday night before igniting a car at Clark’s Cars & Parts in Hallowell. Firefighters from Manchester and Hallowell practiced extrication techniques on two vehicles before extinguishing a blaze in a third vehicle during a joint training exercise. Clark’s donated the cars.
STILL LIFE: Tanks for the memories
HOLE IN ONE: Tyler Mitchell uses a splitting maul to pound a hole in an old fuel tank as required for recycling the tank on Thursday at the family farm in Troy.
FAA: Portland flight never on collision course with other planes
The plane that departed from Portland Jetport came within 800 vertical feet and nine-tenths of a lateral mile of another aircraft because of a miscommunication.
Senate panel revives dozens of tax breaks
A key part of the tax package is a two-year provision to protect middle-and upper-income taxpayers from being hit by the alternative minimum tax,