IN THIS ISSUE:
• Maine moves forward in the clean sustainable-energy economy
• electrical transmission challenges
• John Kerry — the man behind the state’s 50-year comprehensive energy plan
• Governor Baldacci’s weatherization program starts
• Dr. Habib Dagher of UMaine’s composite lab talks about Maine’s clean-energy potential
• Maine Receives Major Federal Investment for Offshore Wind Development
• New opportunities for students with scholarships and new programs
• Maine’s new weatherization program starts
• Maine becomes New England’s tomato capital with Backyard Farms
• A new, sustainable growth plan will improve Maine’s quality of life
• U.S. Secretary LaHood is impressed with Maine’s technologies
• Heating with electricity is affordable with the Acadia
• Maine’s boat industry grows with model North Star Alliance Initiative
• Two economic development projects move Maine forward with $7.75 million
• Election Issues 2009 — including why Maine’s three port strategy is major
All photography in this issue by Ramona du Houx unless indicated
