Home builders have used their political muscle to prevent states and cities from adopting the latest code, which would lower the climate impact of new houses.
Carl Natale
Web editor for SunJournal.com
Posted inNation / World
Watch the eclipse as it travels across the U.S.
A total solar eclipse crossing North America on Monday will darken skies along a path through Mexico, the United States and Canada.
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Posted inOpinion, Perspective
The men who fell from the Francis Scott Key Bridge are the people who build our nation
The immigrant workers who fell from the Key Bridge are the people who build our nation. You can’t pray for them and also be against their dream to come to America.
Posted inOpinion, Perspective
How the Key Bridge collapse will disrupt the supply of cars, coal and tofu
The suspension of vessel traffic to the Port of Baltimore will add another disruption to already stressed supply chains, experts say.
Posted inOpinion, Perspective
Key takeaways about the condition of U.S. bridges and their role in the economy
The rapid collapse of a Baltimore bridge that was struck by large cargo ship highlighted the importance that bridges play in the daily lives of many Americans. Six construction workers who were on the bridge are presumed dead. The drivers of more than 30,000 vehicles that crossed the bridge daily must find a new route around or […]
Posted inOpinion, Perspective
How ship captains work with harbor pilots to avoid deadly collisions
Two ship pilots were on board the large cargo vessel that hit Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge. A veteran ship captain describes the role these pilots play in close-quarter maneuvering.
Posted inMaine
Light snow and rain expected today as we dig out from the nor’easter
Rain showers will be around for Friday and Saturday afternoon after some morning snow.
Posted inMaine, News
Nor’easter brings heavy snow, strong winds and widespread power outages
York County, western Maine, and the mountains will likely see the highest totals with 2 feet or more in isolated spots. Otherwise expect a general 12-18 inches for those away from the coast.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine can expect a foot of snow and power outages this week
The storm starts Wednesday night but the heaviest snow and wind is expected Thursday morning.