Maine

UPC Wind marks the one-year anniversary of commercial operations for Mars Hill Wind in Maine.

Nestled in the peaceful beach bordering countryside of southern Maine, you’ll find one of the most sustainable yarn companies on the planet. Unexpected, no?

Stay tuned, this is another illustration of your tax dollars at work, and maybe this time, for the good.

Byreclaiming antique wood from demolition sites, Marc Poirier is the ultimate recycler. Like an archaeologist, Marc delivers the history and stories behind almost every timber in his Berwick, Maine, stock. Look closely and you'll easily see the difference between a 400 year old limb and a newly sawn board from a warehouse store.

Animal-rights groups plan to protest a charity shark-fishing tournament in Saco later this week, calling the fundraiser cruel and irresponsible.

The Humane Society of the United States and two Maine groups want local politicians to put a stop to the tournament.

Grandy, of the animal rights group, said his organization works with international officials to combat poachers. He said it's also important to oppose killing sharks for sport. "What it says is: sharks are worthless except as prizes," Grandy said.

The Inn by the Sea, set on a pristine stretch of the Maine coast just south of Portland, is keen to keep up the deluxe standards that have earned it a AAA four-diamond rating. At the same time, managers say they are eager to do what they can to keep carbon dioxide emissions under control. Lamps in the guest rooms and public spaces have been fitted with energy-efficient light bulbs. In October, the hotel began using a mix of regular oil and fats and vegetable oils instead of pure oil for heating.

A woman who paddled her outrigger canoe from Florida to Maine to promote ocean conservation was met by a flotilla of small boats Friday as she completed her 2 1/2-month journey in the harbor of Camden, Maine. The 40-year-old mother of two set out on her solo coastal venture on May 7 in a 20-foot outrigger canoe that she said was made in China. Following the Intracoastal Waterway and hugging the Atlantic coast, Pellegrino paddled about 40 miles a day and stopped at 74 communities.