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Maine’s Heat Pump Boom Has Been Promising for Rural Workforce Development. Can It Last?

Uncertainties lie ahead as Maine approaches deadlines for heat pump installation and workforce growth

By Kristian Moravec July 14, 2025

In this story: clean energy, energy efficiency, renewable energy, home

Dave Whittemore works in Kennebec Valley Community College’s heat pump lab, where he teaches students how to install and maintain electric heat pumps, which are growing in popularity across Maine. Photo by Kristian Moravec.

Yes, You Can Line-Dry Clothes in the Dead of Winter

The science of letting your chonies freeze

By Jen Rose Smith March 9, 2023

In this story: science, energy efficiency, home, lifestyle

Snow-covered clothes on a clothesline. Photo by Kateryna Kukota | iStock.

How to Make Home a Haven

Here are easy steps for making your domicile a home for birds, bats, and bees

By Jacqueline Kehoe May 10, 2023

In this story: home, wildlife

Cartoon illustration shows a sun behind a house and trees, birds, bees, and a bat.

3 Simple Clothing Repairs You Can Do Right Now

It’s remarkably easy to extend the life of your garments

By Elizabeth L. Cline April 6, 2020

In this story: lifestyle, home, coronavirus

Heating Hacks for Winter

How to keep the house warm without cranking up the fossil fuels

By Alison Cagle December 29, 2018

In this story: clean energy, home, science, diy

Spring Greening

By Michaella Sheridan March 29, 2016

In this story: diy, recycling, home, lifestyle

A Steaming Cup of...Herbicide?

By Catherine Schuknecht February 22, 2016

In this story: health, home, science, activism

6 Eco-Friendly Brands to Kickstart Your Fall Wardrobe

By Jules Zucker August 24, 2015

In this story: fashion, vegan, design, recycling, shopping

6 Eco-Friendly Brands to Kickstart Your Fall Wardrobe

A Historic Hotel Reborn For a Green Age

By Megy Karydes August 7, 2015

In this story: architecture, home, lifestyle

A redesign that preserves a landmark and provides needed homes in Chicago.

7 Wonderful Water-Saving Gadgets

By Chelsea Leu August 4, 2015

In this story: water, buyers' guide, home, lifestyle, drought

If you are into saving water, complement your unwashed car and xeriscaped front yard with these drought-savvy devices and appliances.

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