Black-capped Chickadee Poecile atricapillus Cool fact: Studies have shown that the Black-capped Chickadee grows new brain cells every fall, in part to help it remember where it has cached the thousands of seeds it hopes to feed on through the winter ahead. The chickadee was chosen as the Maine State Bird in 1927. Although the Read More
My Maine This Week: Wildlife in Holden by David Silva
Welcome to a new-to-us wildlife photographer, David Silva of Holden, Maine. David has been photographing Maine wildlife for several years and shares some of the stunning photos he has taken right in his own town! Thank you, David, for sharing these incredible photos with us. Do you have Maine wildlife photos to share? Please send them Read More
My Maine This Week: Salmon Falls River by Betty Olivolo
Let’s start this New Year off with two beautiful photos by NRCM member Betty Olivolo of Kittery, Maine. Betty shares her photos of Salmon Falls River in South Berwick, in southern Maine. This winter has not looked like this so far, with more rain than snow, so this is a reminder of the beauty of what Read More
Maine Environment Fall-Winter 2023 Newsletter
In this issue of Maine Environment, our feature story is about our work to set the stage for Maine’s clean energy future with an offshore wind procurement bill we helped to pass through the 2023 Maine Legislature, with a unique coalition of partners including other environmental organizations, organized labor, and fishing groups. You can read NRCM Read More
Connecting with Community — Reflections on Our Year Together
As 2023 comes to a close, we are entering the traditional season for reflection. This is the time that we look back over the past year, give thanks, and begin to envision what future the new year holds. For me, this has been a momentous year, and I am especially grateful for your warm welcome Read More
My Maine This Week: Martin Stream by Sam Horine
Sam Horine of Skowhegan, Maine, shares another one of his beautiful winter photos as this week’s My Maine This Week feature. Sam took this photo on a recent blue-sky winter day while at the upper end of Martin Stream in Fairfield. Thank you for sharing this photo, Sam. And Happy Holidays to everyone!
Update on Stronger Clean Car Standards for Maine
Below is an update from NRCM Climate & Clean Energy Outreach Coordinator Josh Caldwell on stronger standards for clean cars and trucks in Maine: “Due to the severity of the recent storm, the Board of Environmental Protection (BEP) was forced to cancel today’s meeting to vote on stronger standards for clean cars and trucks. The Read More
Statement on Termination of Northern Maine Transmission Procurement
Today, the Maine Public Utilities Commission (PUC) terminated the procurement of a transmission line to enable the development of new wind resources in Aroostook County. In response, the Natural Resources Council of Maine issued the following statement from Climate & Clean Energy Director Jack Shapiro: “Climate change is one of the greatest threats facing Maine’s Read More
Critter Chatter – Some Things Never Change
Admissions at Duck Pond Wildlife Care Center slow down at this time of year; the only new resident I saw today was a gray squirrel, which had been hit by a car several days ago. No external injuries were seen, and Don said it was eating and drinking normally, so hopefully it has suffered only Read More
