Johnson’s early work formed the basis for modern earthquake detection systems and even inspired a passage in author Tom Clancy’s 1984 spy thriller ‘The Hunt for Red October.’
Maine business
CMP parent company fined $450,000 for lapses in reliability standards
Avangrid was penalized for incidents involving three of its subsidiaries, including Central Maine Power in January.
Yuletide in a Yurt is a holiday showcase for local talent
Shoppers peruse locally made, handcrafted items in 30-foot yurt at Friends’ Folly Farm in Monmouth.
Small Business Saturday shoppers in Gardiner want to keep their dollars local
Business owners ‘feel good’ to see the customers out there.
Five Questions: A look back at gratitude
Five business owners or executives talk about the people and the advice they are grateful for in their business lives.
Central Maine small businesses gear up for busy weekend
Holiday shoppers rested after Black Friday, will descend on local businesses for Small Business Saturday.
The Wrap: A tavern closes, and a former chef returns to the kitchen
In other news, Dean’s Sweets gets national attention, Portland’s winter farmers market gets ready to open, and a bicentennial cookbook needs your family recipes.
Cappza’s Pizza expands into Farmingdale
After a successful run in Waterville, Cappza’s Pizza owners Chad and Janice Partridge decided it was time to expand to a second location.
Five Questions: A1 Diner’s Aaron Harris
The owner of the A1 Diner in Gardiner talks about the difference between being and employee and a boss.
CMP sends cold-weather shutoff warnings to dozens of customers who are disputing their bills
Central Maine Power likely won’t disconnect anyone this winter, says a company vice president, but the threat of disconnection will remain next spring for customers who ignore CMP’s correspondence.