Can a donor with such prominent political ties make it work? He can if the journalism – done ‘without fear or favor’ – comes first, experts say.
Tux Turkel
Tux Turkel writes primarily about energy issues affecting Maine. Over the years, he has gazed into the spent-fuel pool at the now-gone Maine Yankee nuclear plant, looked across Casco Bay from atop Wyman Station’s smokestack, and toured power plants and wind farms across the state, but remains confused about why electricity doesn’t leak from our wall sockets.
When he’s not trying to make sense of dense regulatory filings at the Public Utilities Commission, he’s likely to be hiking in the mountains or visiting Maine’s coastal islands in his small motorboat.
A graduate of Emerson College in Boston, Tux lives in Yarmouth with his wife, youngest son, a cat and a guinea pig.
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Wealthy financier invests in Maine papers
S. Donald Sussman, a prominent Maine philanthropist, will have an equity stake in MaineToday Media and a seat on its board.
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Outlook for Maine real estate brighter
Experts predict slow gains in 2012 in the retail sector and office market, but housing is a mixed bag.
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LePage: Renewable energy plan a ‘job-killer’
He urges the real estate industry to oppose a ballot initiative, and backers call the plan a job creator.
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Maine’s real-estate industry slowly recovering
The Portland area’s vacancy rate, which had peaked at nearly 11 percent in 2009, is falling. The rate last year was just above 6 percent, according to local experts.
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LePage: Renewable energy initiative a ‘job killer’
If the measure gets on the ballot this November and wins voter approval, he says, it will force people and businesses to leave for places with lower energy costs.
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Sanford police aim to defuse crises with long-range Taser
During a confrontation, the device can give officers more time to subdue someone who is suicidal or mentally ill than a hand-held Taser would, the chief says.
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Police continue probe of Biddeford stabbing
A 20-year-old male involved in a fight is in serious condition at Maine Medical Center.
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No major snow, but brace for some ‘normal’ arctic air
The cold snap and seasonable temperatures may finally allow ice to form on area lakes and ponds.
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In light of illnesses and recall, Hannaford to refund all beef
The grocery chain urges customers to return ground beef, even if it no longer has its original label.