Thanks to Dave Maher of Cumberland Center, Maine, for sharing this beautiful photo he recently took from Baxter Boulevard. This photo of Back Cove in Portland, Maine, is a familiar view for many people who have spent time in this beautiful city. Do you have beautiful photos of Maine’s landscape or wildlife to share? If Read More
Baking Soda and Coffee
Is coffee or tea staining your favorite mug? Rub the stain with a paste of baking soda and water and rinse away for a nontoxic clean! To view more tips, click here. To subscribe to our Tip of the Day RSS feed, click here.
Scarf It Up
Is your office a bit nippy on frigid winter days? Keep a scarf handy in your office and reach for it before reaching for the space heater. To view more tips, click here. To subscribe to our Tip of the Day RSS feed, click here.
Make It Stretch
Did you know many shampoos and conditioners are concentrated enough to use less the recommended amount per use? Try putting half the recommended amount in the palm of your hand, mix with a little water, and apply. To view more tips, click here. To subscribe to our Tip of the Day RSS feed, click here. Read More
Land Use Planning Commission Holds Public Hearing
Written by Rachel Mann Fox News Bangor news story Watch full news video. BREWER- Extra chairs had to be brought in for a public hearing on a proposal that would allow development on more than a million acres of land. “The package that we’re working on is intended to do three key things,” Nick Livesay, director Read More
State Panel Told to Protect Maine Woods from Development Sprawl
By Bill Trotter, BDN Staff Bangor Daily News news story A proposal to change how development is allowed in Maine’s Unorganized Territory still is being met with some vocal opposition, despite some minor changes that a state planning body has made to the draft policy. Many of the roughly three dozen people who spoke Thursday Read More
Lose Weight
For every 100 lbs. you carry in your vehicle you lose about 1% in fuel economy. To view more tips, click here. To subscribe to our Tip of the Day RSS feed, click here.
Slow Down
Slow cookers such as crock pots use less electricity than a traditional oven—around 200 watts of electricity per hour. Bonus: letting food cook all day means a meal is ready when you get home after work or errands. To view more tips, click here. To subscribe to our Tip of the Day RSS feed, click Read More
LUPC Proposal Would Forever Scar Maine’s North Woods
NRCM calls on planning agency to drop proposed changes that would harm wildlife, recreation, and local economic development NRCM news release Augusta – People from across Maine, and the state’s leading environmental advocacy group are calling on the Land Use Planning Commission (LUPC) to drop a proposal that would allow widespread development on more than Read More
