News release Six young changemakers from across Maine are being honored with the latest round of Brookie Awards for their leadership and effectiveness tackling a wide range of environmental issues. The diverse group of “Brookies” include college and high school student activists and scientists, ranging from ages 16 to 26. Each awardee is creatively implementing Read More
July 14, 2022: Brookie Awards Reception and Ceremony
Thank you to everyone who attended the 2022 Brookie Awards Reception and Ceremony on Thursday, July 14 at O’Maine Studios in Portland. The event featured an inspiring awards ceremony with speeches from our six winners, emceed by Senator Stacey Brenner, Chair of the Maine Legislature’s Environment and Natural Resources Committee. A social networking reception complemented Read More
Critter Chatter – Vicious Vermin or Rodent Regulator?
You never know what you’ll find in Don Cote’s living room at the Duck Pond Wildlife Rehab Center. When I visited him a few weeks ago to decide on a topic for this month’s article, and as soon as I walked in, I knew what it would be: weasels. I’ve never seen one in the Read More
My Maine This Week: David Preston
Frequent My Maine This Week contributing photographer and NRCM member David Preston of China Village, Maine, recently headed north for a fishing trip and writes, “I took an early fishing trip to the West Branch of the Penobscot. No fish, but I brought back some photos! Katahdin was still draped in snow. Nesowadehunk Falls was Read More
Maine-made Offshore Wind Would Power Economy with Clean Energy
News release Maine Audubon | Maine Conservation Voters | Natural Resources Council of Maine May 18, 2022 (Portland, ME) – Labor, business leaders, and conservationists today urged the state and federal governments to act quickly and responsibly to bring innovative, locally developed floating offshore wind technology to the Gulf of Maine. “Maine has a unique Read More
Lower Energy Costs, More Jobs Delivered by Efficiency Maine Trust’s New Triennial Plan
NRCM News Release May 17, 2022 (Augusta, ME) – Maine homeowners and businesses will have expanded access to heat pumps, weatherization, and other programs that have been proven to save energy costs and reduce air pollution in a new $300 million, three-year strategic plan for the Efficiency Maine Trust approved by utility regulators today. The Read More
My Maine This Week: Jayne Winters
NRCM member Jayne Winters of South China, Maine, shared her photos with us of a spring trip a couple of years ago to Bar Harbor. She writes, “No matter how many times I go there, I always find something new — ‘cobbling the cove’ was a great spot! What are your favorite spots along the Read More
Baldwin Hill Conservation Cemetery, Fayette
The Baldwin Hill Conservation Cemetery in Fayette is a 10-acre area with a 0.25-mile universally accessible trail that is ADA compliant. This serene spot in Central Maine is a wonderful place to visit for reflection and some quiet time amongst Maine’s beautiful trees. This is an especially beautiful spot to visit during the fall foliage Read More
Balanced Land Use Plan Will Protect Unique Character of Moosehead Region
NRCM news release May 10, 2022 (Augusta, ME) – A proposed land use plan for Maine’s Moosehead Lake region would significantly reduce the risk of sprawling development while benefiting the economy and protecting the unique character of the region by concentrating new development closer to existing towns and communities, according to an analysis by the Read More