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2017 Source Award winners include former intelligence expert, an eco-friendly entrepreneur, community volunteer
For the third year, our Source Awards honor the nonprofits, businesses and individuals who are working in Maine to find real-world solutions to environmental challenges.
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What's that glimmer of light? The hope created by exceptional Maine businesses, nonprofits and people working to make a difference for the planet. -
The three award winners have their sights set on shaping their communities through agriculture. -
The former intelligence expert and educator has turned his retirement into a crusade to help combat climate change. -
Friends and co-workers say they have watched her give endlessly to her community and local children, teaching others how to live more sustainably. -
Her Sunrise Guide helps connect consumers to eco-friendly products and services. -
College students are learning while they help small businesses become more sustainable. -
Former school librarian uses her research skills to build a better dental floss. -
The director of dining services at the Univerity of Maine in Orono is both feeding the next generation and educating it about local foods. -
Green buildings, employment for locals – it's the Appalachian Mountain Club of Maine for the win. -
Winners receive wooden bowls made by artisan Jeff Raymond from an old maple that once graced the yard of columnist Christine Burns Rudalevige. -
This year's panel included a composting entrepreneur, a pastor and orchardist, a conservation biologist, a health-care foundation president and members of the Press Herald features department.