Here are some media stories featuring NRCM’s policy experts and our work to protect Maine’s air, land, water, and wildlife, from January-March 2025. February 2025 Hear from NRCM Sustainable Maine Program Manager Vanessa Berry in this WMTW-TV news story as she talks about why NRCM will oppose two bills this legislative session that will try Read More
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Wilson’s Cove Trail, Harpwell — by Anne Rankin
NRCM member Anne Rankin of Brunswick shares this photo she took while on Wilson’s Cove Trail in Harpswell recently. She writes, “This morning called me to speak the language of forest, and I was not disappointed to go and find the words. As I’ve been reading in Julia Plevin’s book on forest bathing, trees heal Read More
Attacks on Environmental Laws and Investments Pose a Threat to Maine
Over the past two weeks, the Trump Administration has released a flurry of proposals aimed at increasing our use of expensive fossil fuels, undermining bedrock environmental laws, eliminating diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, and attempting to override the role of Congress to decide how the budget of the United States will be spent. These actions Read More
New Report: Federal Climate Programs Spur $2.2B in Investment in Maine
February 3, 2025 (Augusta, ME) – The past few years have seen Maine families, local businesses, and Wabanaki Nations benefit from at least $2.2 billion in direct and induced investments in clean technology thanks to federal funding provided by Congress, according to a new analysis issued today. For the first time, the report quantifies the Read More
Pine Warbler by Rachel Maher
This week’s My Maine This Week featured photo was sent to us by NRCM member Rachel Maher of Scarborough, who writes, “I’m attaching a photo of a Pine Warbler that frequents our yard. It’s fluffed up from the chilly winter air! I can’t wait for them to start singing their spring song!” What birds are Read More
2025 Environmental Priorities in Maine
The start of the legislative session in Maine is always an exciting time. A time of promise and possibilities. This year, we’re focused on advancing progress for Maine’s environment and communities by acting on climate, expanding access to the outdoors for all, and safeguarding a healthy environment. Nearly 2,200 bills have been filed, and we’ve Read More
My Maine This Week: Baxter State Park by Mark Fochesato
Have you always wondered what Baxter State Park is like in the winter? Well, Mark Fochesato of Brunswick and four friends spent several days at Baxter recently. They fat-tire biked, ice climbed, and hiked Katahdin. Wow! And then Mark, who is friends with our communications manager Beth, was kind enough to share his photos and Read More
My Maine This Week: Mercer Bog by Sam Horine
Longtime NRCM member Sam Horine of Skowhegan, Maine, shares this photo he took recently at Mercer Bog in Somerset County. Sam sent us this photo right after his return home from this walk and wrote, “A quiet beauty prevailed.” We couldn’t agree more, Sam. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and your beautiful photo! Read More
Critter Chatter — Reminiscing, Part IV
As noted in recent columns, I’ll be sharing some of Carleen Cote’s past articles because Duck Pond Wildlife Care Center isn’t accepting any wildlife or phone inquiries right now. What follows is a story entitled, “Labor of Love” from August 3, 2002: “This week’s ‘Critter Chatter’ is not about the Duck Pond Wildlife Care Center Read More
