We can’t be the only one who has ever stood in our kitchen, gripping a random item in midair as we wondered, can this be recycled? This very morning, we opened a large tub of yogurt, peeled off its round of interior protective foil and hesitated – trash? Recyclable? We want to do the right […]
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Finalist: Kevin Lewis, insurance provider
The Community Health Options CEO has stayed the course to offer health insurance for low-income Mainers.
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Finalist: Rob Gomez, Beach to Beacon runner
His split-second instinct to lift a fellow runner set new bar for Maine sportsmanship.
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Finalist: Travis Mills, founder of retreat for veterans
The Army staff sergeant who lost all of his limbs in Afghanistan personifies resilience, determination and faith.
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Finalist: Molly Neuner, young activist
Her firm push against sexist dress codes persuaded schools to rethink rules.
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Who’s afraid of freezing? For diehard runners, it’s never too cold to get outside.
Runners who embrace winter seem to transcend the act as a mere expression of exercise. It is an act of defiance.
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In a hard year for sustainability, here are some of the bright spots for 2017
Despite the U.S.’s Paris Accord exit and plenty of negatives for the environment there are reasons to hope.
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Tie on one of these sparkly bow tie chokers for New Year’s Eve
A Maine-made sparkly bow tie from Arthlin will dress up any outfit.
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The truth about your online shopping carbon footprint
The shipping news might surprise you.
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Let it snow wooden flakes
Doles Orchard in Limington makes delicate, laser-cut snowflakes that can decorate your home all winter.