His work ethic, frugality and down-to-earth style remain at the core of the corporate identity today.
January 2018
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Lawmakers to consider funding for small Maine prison
A bill would give $5.5 million to Downeast Correctional Facility in Machiasport, which Gov. LePage has pushed to close.
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Posted inColumns, J.P. Devine, Local & State
J.P. Devine: H2N3 and the usual suspects
It’s everywhere, and all it takes is a touch of a hand from a smiling clerk or a sweet innocent to catch — yes, that’s right — the flu, writes J.P. Devine.
Posted inEditorials
Our View: One year in, no reason to change minimum wage law
Mainers earning low wages are doing much better than before, and dire predictions have not come true.
Posted inUncategorized
Charts: A decade of rapid growth for wind power in Maine
Wind farms accounted for roughly one-fifth of Maine’s statewide electric power production in 2017.
Posted inHome of the Week, Real Estate
A lovely cottage-style home in a coastal town
The Bristol home enjoys a private, woodsy location near Damariscotta and Newcastle.
Posted inSource
Is your fleece contributing to the microplastics problem?
One of the many sources of microplastics is fiber from synthetic clothing.
Posted inSource
What you need to know about microplastics
These pieces of plastic, often no bigger than a sesame seed, come from many sources but are all man-made.
Posted inFood & Dining, Recipes
Recipe: Marmalade-stuffed scones
The recipe makes 18 scones, but the formed scones freeze well before baking should you want to make fewer at a time.
Posted inOutdoors, Sports
Hunting: Trimming the bear population would be good for the state
Experiences in other states show deer may in danger here.