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“Mud season” has long been part of the Maine folklore. It’s spring-but-not-really-spring, or a less-than-welcome winter thaw, or a stretch of cold-weather rain that nearly results in the animals lining up two by two. When, as they say, the frost comes out of the ground, there is still a frozen layer beneath. This rock-hard subsurface

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Having the right stuff is not enough: Some thoughts on sustainability

What does sustainable island living mean? Is “sustainable” just a trendy buzz-word meaning “green?” Does “sustainability” really just refer to organic vegetables, bio-diesel and photovoltaics? I believe the answer is “no.” Don’t get me wrong-these particular subjects are worth discussing. At the moment, we are considering a wind-powered generator (although I’m not sure where we’ll

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