Community solar is a hot topic in the renewable energy sphere, and rightfully so. Participating in a community solar program expands the benefits of renewable energy to those who may not have the resources to install big, blue panels on their property (like renters). Despite its popularity, there are still a lot of questions that […]

This has been an exciting year for the South Portland Historical Society as it has finally embarked on its plan to expand to a two-person staff. This expansion has been a long time coming. Although we are blessed with a large number of generous volunteers who help make our museum and historical society possible, I’ve […]

It is easy to be cynical about politics. To believe that the system is rigged and that there is little we can about it. Yet, nothing could be further from the truth. Each of us – you and me, individually and collectively have been bestowed with the power of the ballot. In our democracy, we […]

It was pretty neat being involved with what, at the time, was one of Maine’s oldest continuously operating businesses. If you were to follow our company closely through the years, you would get pretty decent pictures of not only the evolution of building products from the mid-19th century on, but also of developments in commercial […]

National Drive Electric Week is observed Sept. 23 to Oct. 2, a week dedicated to learning about and celebrating electric modes of transportation. In South Portland, we are already seeing electric vehicles (EVs) and e-bikes scattered around the city, with more to come. Keep reading to learn more about National Drive Electric Week, Portland’s upcoming […]