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
New Law Will Tie Electric Grid Planning to Maine’s Climate Goals
NRCM news release May 9, 2022 (Augusta, ME) – Electric utilities in Maine will for the first time be required to create a comprehensive plan for supporting the state’s ambitious climate and clean energy goals under a landmark bill signed into law earlier this month. Conservation groups that worked closely with lawmakers and the Mills Read More
My Maine This Week: Kelly Magalis
Many of you may have read about rare sightings of a Summer Tanager in Biddeford Pool and other areas around Maine recently. Well, we are very happy to be able to share these photos of the bird. Kelly Magalis of Brunswick, Maine, shares her photos of a molting Summer Tanager that she spotted in late Read More
