Kennebunk Beach Sunrise by Megan O’Donnell “I live in Kennebunk and look forward to each morning sunrise. I make it a point to head down on my way to work. Every morning is a treasure,” writes Megan O’Donnell of Kennebunk. Do you have a special spot you go each day to watch the sunrise or Read More
Maine Adds Dozens of New Electric Vehicle Chargers to Growing Network
NRCM news release October 25, 2019 (Augusta, ME) — It just got easier for electric car drivers to travel throughout Maine thanks to two new high-speed charging stations opening today at the West Gardiner Service Plaza. These new “DC fast chargers” can provide hundreds of miles of range in as little as 15 minutes, just Read More
News & Noteworthy — October 2019
October 23, 2019 Here is the latest round-up of news from the past week. The Portland City Council voted on Monday night to ban the sale and distribution of plastic drinking straws, becoming the first Maine city to do so in an attempt to reduce the amount of plastic-based pollution clogging the world’s oceans and Read More
My Maine This Week: Nina Lusterman
This week’s photo was taken by Nina Lusterman of Evanston, Illinois. “We were vacationing in Maine and were at Acadia National Park on a rainy day, so we took a drive to see the colors. We were amazed to see the spectacular display of flaming read blueberry fields along Route 193 north of Cherryfield, Maine.” Read More
NRCM Commends Maine Congressman Golden for Standing Up for Maine People Who Expect More Transparency and a Public Hearing on the Army Corps of Engineers Review of the CMP Transmission Corridor
NRCM News Release October 16, 2019 (Augusta, ME)—As Central Maine Power’s (CMP) controversial transmission corridor proposal continues to face delays and growing public opposition, Congressman Jared Golden issued a strong letter of concern this morning to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The letter highlights the Army Corps’ lack of transparency in its permitting process Read More
October 16, 2019: NRCM’s Conservation Leadership Awards, Portland
NRCM was pleased to recognize three exceptional individuals and a coalition of young climate activists at this year’s Conservation Leadership Awards ceremony held Wednesday, October 16, at the Jewish Community Alliance, 1342 Congress Street in Portland. The evening included music, wine, light refreshments, and, of course, the inspirational stories of this year’s recipients. • Jon Read More
My Maine This Week: Dan Ker
NRCM member Dan Ker of Oakland, Maine, shares this beautiful photograph of sunset at Pemaquid Point, which he took earlier this month. Maine has had some spectacular sunrises and sunsets lately. Have you captured a colorful one recently on a visit to Maine or near your Maine home? If so, please share it with us Read More
October 17, 2019: The Ecology and Economy of Recycling, Lewiston
NRCM’s Sustainable Maine Outreach Coordinator Chrissy Adamowicz spoke at “The Ecology and Economy of Recycling,” as part of the Great Falls Forum in Lewiston on Thursday, October 17. Other panelists include Julie Rosenbach, Sustainability Director for the City of South Portland, and Kevin Roche, CEO of ecomaine. What: “The Ecology and Economy of Recycling,” part Read More
An Interview with Boxy McBoxface, Recycling Reform for Maine Director
Boxy McBoxface comes to the Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM) with several years of experience navigating the world of recycling economies and is excited to address the challenges facing Maine’s recycling system. Living as a cardboard box doll gives Boxy unique insight into the importance of making recycling effective, sustainable, and equitable for all Read More
