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2016 Source Award winners include a local butcher, students focused on solar, a school for horticulture
The cream of this year's crop was chosen from among 152 nominations of businesses and people that help make Maine more sustainable.
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The 2016 nominees, and the work they do, stunned and humbled the judges.
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The company built Maine's first net zero office building and school in 2015.
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The Gardiner business aims to butcher and prep locally raised beef, pigs and lamb.
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Portland's elementary school students have him to thank for fruit trees and lessons on how to care for them.
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The priest at Prince of Peace Parish in Lewiston is known for his organic food advocacy.
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Students at Camden Hills Regional High raised money for a campus wind turbine and solar panels.
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Instructors teach horticulture and student can earn college credit on the school's farm.
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As it turns 50, the Waldo County school continues to contribute to 'a better Maine.'
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Winners in high school, college and beginning farmer categories receive $1,500 each.
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This year's panel included a chef, an executive director, a farmer and former Source Award winner, a foundation president and members of the Press Herald features department.
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