Hawaii State Librarian Richard Burns received his second consecutive “Exceptional” rating from the state Board of Education during his annual job performance evaluation in November. The “Exceptional” rank is the highest rating possible for a state librarian. In addition, Burns received commendations from then-Governor Neil Abercrombie and a resolution from the Board for his 30 … [Read more...] about State Librarian Burns Receives Exceptional Rating
Governor Neil Abercrombie
Governor Neil Abercrombie Installs New MEO Board Officers On His Birthday
Governor Neil Abercrombie celebrated his birthday (June 26) on Maui at the 49th Annual Maui Economic Opportunity Inc. meeting in Wailuku, where he installed new officers of the MEO Board of Directors. Abercrombie joined MEO CEO Lyn McNeff and about 100 supporters and elected officials at the annual meeting. Installed at the luncheon ceremony were Kai Pelayo, president; Kevin … [Read more...] about Governor Neil Abercrombie Installs New MEO Board Officers On His Birthday
Kula, Maui’s (Now!) Solar-Powered Surfing Goat Dairy
Governor Abercrombie: "All I said was, 'Maui wants goat cheese.'" by Anna Such *** Surfing Goat Dairy Farm celebrated the completion of their new 50- kilowatt solar power system last Friday (July 29) afternoon. Governor Neil Abercrombie and Mayor Alan Arakawa visited the dairy farm for a champagne toast to commemorate this small step towards energy independence for our … [Read more...] about Kula, Maui’s (Now!) Solar-Powered Surfing Goat Dairy