Greetings from Harrison Elementary School! Harrison Elementary School is nestled in the woods on the north of the Sebago Lake Watershed, next to Long Lake. Our students come from the local communities of Harrison and Waterford, and are in third through sixth grade. Our project “Revitalizing the Harrison Elementary School Nature Trail,” plans to utilize Read More
CMP Corridor is Not the Clean Energy Solution for Maine
Maine Campus newspaper editorial When picturing Maine, the Pine Tree State, it’s hard not to imagine the rocky coast, the rural farmland and the vast forests. In fact, Maine has the largest amount of overall forest coverage in the country. Our state is home to the end of the Appalachian Trail, which hosts over 2 Read More
March 21, 2019: “Rubber Jellyfish” Film Screening, Falmouth
Natural Resources Council of Maine and Maine Audubon hosted a screening of “Rubber Jellyfish,” a film about balloon litter and its harm on the environment and wildlife. Kennebunk High School student Will Jones also spokeabout his passion for and work on this important issue. “Rubber Jellyfish” film screening Thursday, March 21 at 7:00 p.m. 20 Read More
My Maine This Week: Dennise Whitley
We are featuring another new My Maine This Week photographer this week. Welcome, Dennise! “We live in Norway and have this 180 degree view of Mt. Washington and the Presidential range in New Hampshire. This photo was taken from my front deck around 6:00 a.m.,” writes photographer Dennise Whitley of Norway, Maine. Do you have Read More
Save Your Wood Ash
In a wood stove or fireplace, nitrogen and sulfur burn off during wood burning, but plant elements of remain that make ash good for neutralizing acidic soils—and non-acid-loving garden plants. Spread some around the base of shrubs such forsythia and lilacs and rake it into the soil, carefully so you don’t damage the roots. To Read More
Tuesday, April 2: Citizen Action Day, Augusta
NRCM’s annual Citizen Action Day will be held on Tuesday, April 2. This annual event is a great opportunity for people to meet with their legislators at the State House in Augusta and urge them to vote to protect Maine’s environment. NRCM Citizen Action Day Tuesday, April 2, 2019 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. NRCM’s office Read More
Go “Green” on St. Patrick’s Day
Whether you’re Irish or not, don’t just wear green, go green. Drive less. Switch your light bulbs to CFLs or LEDs. Buy locally. Make your own toxic-free cleaners. Keep your tires adequately pumped, for better gas mileage. It’s easy being green! To view more tips, click here. To subscribe to our Tip of the Day Read More
Accessorize for Style and Warmth
Rather than bump up the thermostat, layer up – with style. A scarf or shoulder wrap add a nice touch to your outfit while keeping you cozy. Add a hat for more warmth and flare. A cardigan or jacket top are great for home or office. Warm leggings over tights keep the chill off when Read More
Dozens Weigh In on Whether to Study Greenhouse Gas Impact of CMP Power Line
Supporters are skeptical that Central Maine Power’s proposal for a 145-mile transmission line connecting Quebec with Massachusetts will reduce emissions of gases tied to climate change. by Kevin Miller, Staff Writer Portland Press Herald news story AUGUSTA — Opponents of Central Maine Power’s proposal to build a high-voltage transmission line through Maine urged lawmakers to Read More
