NRCM member David Preston of China Village, Maine, joined thousands of other people in the trek north to view the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. Northern Maine was in the path of totality, and the event did NOT disappoint. Here are three of David’s photos from the day. Thank you, David! If you Read More
New Report: Benefits of Maine’s Solar Growth Outweigh Costs
A new report commissioned by Maine’s Public Utilities Commission (PUC) provides clear evidence for policymakers that the benefits of solar growth outweigh the costs. The PUC’s report, entitled “Status and Cost & Benefit Analysis of Maine’s 2023 Solar Market,” is the first comprehensive assessment of the costs and benefits of solar projects under the Net Read More
Critter Chatter – A Springtime Reminder
As we’ve done for several years, this month’s column is a reminder from Don Cote at the Duck Pond Wildlife Rehab Center that not all young animals that appear lost or orphaned actually need to be rescued. Despite people’s good intentions, some babies do not need human involvement other than careful observation. Again, I’m going Read More
My Maine This Week: Giant Stairs Trail by Anne Rankin
What a difference a week made! NRCM member Anne Rankin of Brunswick, Maine, shares this beautiful photo she took on March 31st, before our latest snowstorm, and writes, “Harpswell, Maine, March 31, 2024. True blue skies and drop-jaw coastal scenery along the eastern edge of Bailey Island. Another one of those days at the coast in Read More
Maine Trails Madness 2024
Thanks for joining us in the epic showdown of Maine trails for Maine Trails Madness 2024! Last year, our bracket featured regions, while this year, we took nominations for individual trails to include. Every week, trails battled it out to advance to win the title. Thanks to all who voted to help determine this year’s Read More
My Maine This Week: Bohemian Waxwings by David Silva
NRCM supporter David Silva of Holden, Maine, shares these stunning photos of some recent visitors to his crab apple tree — several Bohemian Waxwings!
Restored Protections for Endangered Species Will Benefit Maine Wildlife
Maine Audubon | Natural Resources Council of Maine March 29, 2024 (Augusta, ME) – As Maine’s iconic wildlife faces increasing threats from climate change, development, and pollution, restored protections for endangered species proposed by the federal government promise to help. Yesterday, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Read More
Syncing Utility Performance with Maine’s Clean Energy Goals
It may come as a surprise that our utilities’ profits aren’t based on how the companies perform. A bill before the Maine Legislature would help correct that. LD 2172 gives the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) the authority to use a suite of tools that help calibrate utility profits with performance. It also sets in motion Read More
My Maine This Week: Lakes by Ted Anderson
NRCM supporter Ted Anderson of Westbrook, Maine, shares two of his black and white photos of the winter thaw on Long Lake in Harrison and Moose Pond in Denmark. These photos were taken a couple of winters ago. Most lakes in this region didn’t freeze over completely this year, due to a very mild winter Read More
