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Peaks Island wind testing initiative moving forward
For the past two years, the Peaks Environmental Action Team’s (PEAT) wind group has worked toward testing the wind resource on Peaks Island. The group has hosted community meetings and informational talks for island residents. Lead by Sam Saltonstall, this volunteer group spent hours exploring the issue, considering a variety of test options and looking
Islesboro tour gives state officials insight into island housing needs
As islanders know, finding affordable and energy-efficient year-round housing is a challenge. On October 16, representatives from The Genesis Community Loan Fund, the Maine Housing Affordable Housing Coalition, the Island Institute and Islesboro Affordable Property hosted staff of MaineHousing to tour Islesboro and discuss the challenges of creating sustainable island affordable housing and to also