Nearly 100 of the endangered shorebirds survive and fly, possibly because of stepped-up monitoring and tighter protections on beaches. By Kevin Miller, Staff Writer Portland Press Herald news story Nearly 100 endangered piping plover chicks hatched and took flight on Maine beaches in 2014, more than any other year during the past decade, despite threats Read More
My Maine This Week: Richard Flanagan
Beauty in the Back Yard “The motif for this selection is that all these photos were taken on our property. Our ‘back yard’ consists of some sixty-five acres of meadow and woods, bordered by Martin Stream and located in North Fairfield. The farmhouse dates to the 1790s. Neighbors still take the hay every summer. After almost thirty years, Read More
My Maine This Week: Sphinx Month by Richard Flanagan
In honor of today’s unseasonably warm temperature, we thought we would do one last throwback to summer by sharing these photos of a Sphinx moth with leatris. —Photos by NRCM member Richard Flanagan of Fairfield, Maine. To see past My Maine This Week photos, or to submit a photo of your own to be featured on our website Read More
My Maine This Week: Mary Anne Royal
“This is a view to the western mountains from Blueberry Hill in Winterport. The autumn colors of the blueberry bushes were amazing. We can also see Mt. Katahdin from here.” —Photo by NRCM supporter Mary Anne Royal of Winterport, Maine. To see past My Maine This Week photos, or to submit a photo of your Read More
The Peace of Maine
My family has a hundred-year-old cottage on Orr’s Island. It sits on a slight rise surrounded by woods and looks out at Ragged Island and the open ocean. Every day on Orr’s Island is a gift. It begins with sunrise on the ocean lighting up the sky and clouds with ever-changing colors. I love to Read More
Angus King to Cast Pivotal ‘No’ Vote on Keystone Pipeline
The Maine senator confirms that he will vote against the project that a Louisiana Democrat considers crucial to saving her career. By Kevin Miller, Staff Writer Portland Press Herald news story Maine Sen. Angus King said he plans to cast a pivotal vote against a Keystone XL pipeline bill on Tuesday, potentially scuttling supporters’ efforts Read More
Maine Reasons We’re Thankful
Scenic coastline and postcard-perfect coastal communities. Majestic mountains and pristine lakes. Ponds to explore. Moose, deer, loons, and other iconic wildlife. These are just some of the reasons that we are thankful to live in Maine. Traditionally, this is the time of year that we stop to consider the reasons we are thankful for what Read More
My Maine This Week: Amy Schwartz
This photo was taken on a gorgeous morning in early July. The place is Heather Cove Lane in Trenton, looking west to Blue Hill over Union River Bay. —Photo by NRCM member Amy Schwartz of Exeter, New Hampshire. To see past My Maine This Week photos, or to submit a photo of your own to be Read More
Ogunquit Leads the Way with Ordinance Banning Pesticides
By Jay Feldman and Katherine Paul, Special to the BDN Bangor Daily News op-ed Rachel Carson would be proud of the Mainers in Ogunquit who on Election Day passed a ballot initiative, with 60 percent of the vote, to ban toxic pesticide use on lawns and landscapes within the town’s jurisdiction. As if guided by Read More
