Beth Woolfolk News Today

BAR HARBOR — Is the scaled-down solar project at Higgins Pit worth the money at its current size and cost to the taxpayer? That is what members of the Town

BAR HARBOR — The towns solar array at Higgins Pit will be smaller than initially planned following a system impact study from Versant Power. The project will be downsized to

BAR HARBOR — The Higgins Pit Solar Array project is still a bit behind schedule, according to Public Works Director Bethany Leavitt.

The transition off fossil fuels is well underway. Maine can lead or be left behind.

BAR HARBOR — Representatives from A Climate To Thrive, a Mount Desert Island nonprofit devoted to transitioning the island away from fossil fuels, met with community members on March 2

BAR HARBOR — The transition to renewable energy is hitting roadblocks when it comes to the electrical grid here in Maine. The Jesup Memorial Library is hosting A Climate to

Hallowell Won’t Wait: Community-Driven Climate Action, a community event, is set for 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, at Hallowell City Hall Auditorium at 1 Winthrop St. The guest speakers will be A Climate to Thrive’s Executive Director Johannah Blackman and Solar Coordinator Beth Woolfolk. After the presentation, Hallowell residents can have light refreshments and engage […]

BAR HARBOR — Join A Climate to Thrive, Southwest Harbor Public Library, Northeast Harbor Library and Jesup Memorial Library for a hybrid program about

A Climate to Thrive interns Max Friedlander and Riley Donahue will present their work focused on responsibly siting solar on Mount Desert Island online at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 26.

Maine's solar energy landscape is dominated by large, out-of-state corporations. Advocates for cooperative ownership say there's a better way.