“This is a view to the western mountains from Blueberry Hill in Winterport. The autumn colors of the blueberry bushes were amazing. We can also see Mt. Katahdin from here.” —Photo by NRCM supporter Mary Anne Royal of Winterport, Maine. To see past My Maine This Week photos, or to submit a photo of your Read More
The Peace of Maine
My family has a hundred-year-old cottage on Orr’s Island. It sits on a slight rise surrounded by woods and looks out at Ragged Island and the open ocean. Every day on Orr’s Island is a gift. It begins with sunrise on the ocean lighting up the sky and clouds with ever-changing colors. I love to Read More
Angus King to Cast Pivotal ‘No’ Vote on Keystone Pipeline
The Maine senator confirms that he will vote against the project that a Louisiana Democrat considers crucial to saving her career. By Kevin Miller, Staff Writer Portland Press Herald news story Maine Sen. Angus King said he plans to cast a pivotal vote against a Keystone XL pipeline bill on Tuesday, potentially scuttling supporters’ efforts Read More
Maine Reasons We’re Thankful
Scenic coastline and postcard-perfect coastal communities. Majestic mountains and pristine lakes. Ponds to explore. Moose, deer, loons, and other iconic wildlife. These are just some of the reasons that we are thankful to live in Maine. Traditionally, this is the time of year that we stop to consider the reasons we are thankful for what Read More
My Maine This Week: Amy Schwartz
This photo was taken on a gorgeous morning in early July. The place is Heather Cove Lane in Trenton, looking west to Blue Hill over Union River Bay. —Photo by NRCM member Amy Schwartz of Exeter, New Hampshire. To see past My Maine This Week photos, or to submit a photo of your own to be Read More
Ogunquit Leads the Way with Ordinance Banning Pesticides
By Jay Feldman and Katherine Paul, Special to the BDN Bangor Daily News op-ed Rachel Carson would be proud of the Mainers in Ogunquit who on Election Day passed a ballot initiative, with 60 percent of the vote, to ban toxic pesticide use on lawns and landscapes within the town’s jurisdiction. As if guided by Read More
My Maine This Week: Old Orchard Beach Sunrise by Tina Richard
NRCM supporter Tina Richard captured this beautiful sunrise at Old Orchard Beach recently. “The color was just incredible!” – Photo by Tina Richard of Clinton, Maine To see past My Maine This Week photos, or to submit a photo of your own to be featured on our website, please visit www.nrcm.org/our-maine/my-maine-this-week.
A Completely Green-powered Island Gives Mainers Ideas
The Danish island of Samsø becomes a classroom and source of inspiration for a group of Maine students and residents. By Mary Pols, Staff Writer Portland Press Herald news story There are 4,613 islands in the state of Maine, 15 of them inhabited year-round by people who understand that on a Maine island, the wind Read More
My Maine This Week: Tony Nazar
One of NRCM’s “regular” contributors to My Maine This Week, Tony Nazar, shares some recent photos from his travels, and from his own backyard, in this week’s My Maine This Week feature. Photos by NRCM supporter Tony Nazar of Wilton, Maine. See more of Tony’s photos here. “Coos Canyon in Byron is particularly beautiful this Read More
