Maine is special — community is all-important. Homegrown nonprofits, working with the State and federal government, preserve land, help citizens, and strive for a better future.

That future is being built now— with a million acres protected under the Baldacci administration, railroads expanding, new manufacturers coming to the state who need the expertise of Maine workers, and the clean-energy economy taking root.

This revolutionary energy economy has Maine leading the nation in energy research and development, weatherizing homes, and building businesses. Clean energy is already being generated from wind, waves, and wood.

Gov. John Baldacci talks about Maine's clean energy future

MAINE’S CLEAN ENERGY PROGRESS—

• Exclusive interview with Governor John Baldacci on how energy independence from fossil fuels is possible – by working regionally

• ISO New England says regional energy collaborations make sense

• $7 million to install energy-efficient appliances and heating systems

• EDITORIAL: Energy independence from fossil fuels — no longer a pipe dream

• Energy Secretary Chu is impressed with Maine’s AEWC research center

• Chu’s visit puts $20 million in proposed federal budget

• Maine leads the world- in how to measure carbon savings

• Maine a hit at world’s largest wind conference

• ORPC produces tidal energy- in Eastport, Maine

• Incentives for weatherization- up to $4,500 BACK

• An exclusive interview with Gov. John Baldacci on the national deficit, the economy, and the future

• An exclusive interview with Congressman Mike Michaud on veterans’ affairs, paper manufacturing, and health care

• Sustainable forestry is profitable: Maine has 7.5 million acres certified

Congressman Mike Michaud at an Oval Office bill signing. Michaud talks about his efforts in D.C.

• Kestrel Aircraft Co. plans to build niche turboprop at Brunswick Landing

• Expansion of the Amtrak Downeaster from Boston to Brunswick gets underway

COMMUNITY NEWS—

• Rangeley area community celebrates preserving land and its heritage

• Florence House: Giving homeless women a second chance, in Portland, Maine

• New community service grants

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