Maine
Leads the Renaissance in Agriculture—
Governor Baldacci, Backyard
Farms CEO Paul Sellew, and Hannaford CEO Ron Hodge admire a box of Backyard Beauties.
“We’re proud to bring a product to market which really is the best tasting
tomato — anywhere in the world,” said Hodge. In the background retired dairy
farmer Erik Walter appears dressed in overalls and a cap on the side of the company’s
truck. Walter used to own some of Backyard Farms’ land and is pleased the
agricultural tradition of the area will continue with Backyard Farms state-of-the-art
greenhouse.
Read more about Maine's future
in agriculture - Becoming the bread
basket of New England
Katahdin Lake,
now part of Baxter State Park.
In Environmental News:
Last December Governor John E.
Baldacci announced that Katahdin Lake, along with 4,000 acres that include old-growth
forest, miles of lake frontage, and unsurpassed views of Mount Katahdin, have become part
of Baxter State Park. The Katahdin Lake Project is seen as being a boon for ecotourism,
while protecting one of Maine’s natural treasures for future generations.
As of December, 2006, the Maine
Public Utilities Commission (PUC) announced the availability of $500,000 for Mainers
interested in installing solar hot water or air systems in their homes. As a part of
Governor Baldacci’s Solar Initiative, passed in 2005, the PUC’s Solar Energy
Rebate Program provides rebates for solar hot water and solar air systems. The rebate
covers either 25 percent of the total costs for installation of the system or $1,250,
whichever is less. Applications and related materials, including a list of certified
installers, are available at www.maine.gov/msep. For more information, please contact
Richard Fortier at Richard.Fortier@maine.gov. The Maine Solar Energy Rebate Program, a
part of the Maine State Energy Program, administered by the Maine Public Utilities
Commission, is a statewide effort to promote the use of solar energy.
The Maine
Democrat
The Maine Democrat serves over
23,000 readers throughout the state of Maine. It brings them up-to-date on issues,
highlighting the work people in Maine are accomplishing to make a difference. It's
inclusive and progressive and has won acclaim for its in-depth interviews. The magazine
style covers topics thoroughly.
The publication is bimonthly
and covers stories that will have an impact in the lives of everyone who lives in Maine.
From coverage at the State House in Augusta to reports from Machias to Kittery the
newspaper covers events that will form what the future of Maine will be like.
Solon is located in Central
Maine, which makes it a central place for a home base since the publication is about
what's happening everywhere in the state of Maine. It is the first state-wide news-style
magazine of its kind.
In 1828 the first Maine
Democrat was published in Saco and ceased publication in 1878. The reinvented Maine
Democrat hopes to inspire like minded people to become actively involved in their
communities and state politics.
It is a volunteer run
publication whose dedicated personnel believe that everyone can make a difference.
The publication is printed in
Augusta, by union workers.
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