NRCM Federal Project Director Emmie Theberge was a featured panelist at at this event, hosted by the Maine Common Good Coalition at the Alamo Theatre in Bucksport. How is Maine’s environment affected by current politics? There is great concern for our natural environment locally, statewide, and nationally. Maine Common Good Coalition, a Maine Congressional District Read More
Emmie Theberge
April 18, 2017: Town Hall Forum with (or without) Congressman Bruce Poliquin, Mt. Vernon
NRCM Federal Project Director Emmie Theberge spoke at this town hall forum: Tuesday, April 18 6:30-8:00 p.m. Mount Vernon Community Center, Main Street, Mt. Vernon Questions and answers on: Healthcare, Jobs, Education, and the Environment Guest speakers: Federal Rep. Bruce Poliquin (invited) Daniel Onion, MD, MPH, FACP, Director Emeritus, Maine-Dartmouth Family Practice Residency Emmie Theberge, Read More
April 17, 2017: Town Hall Meeting with (or without) Rep. Bruce Poliquin, Farmington
NRCM Federal Project Director Emmie Theberge spoke at this town hall meeting in Farmington: Monday, April 17 6:00-8:00 p.m. North Dining Hall, University of Farmington, Farmington A committee of concerned constituents invited Representative Bruce Poliquin to a public town hall event. Rep. Poliquin neither committed to nor clearly declined to attend. The event was a Read More
NRCM Bike Ride at the Proposed Katahdin Woods & Waters National Park
by NRCM Supporter Paul Corrigan of Millinocket, Maine The last time I visited the proposed park lands I was a wilderness therapy instructor working with girls with issues such as depression and substance abuse. Our team of instructors and clients began our backpacking trek at the Penobscot’s East Branch near Matagamon Lake. It was mid-November and Read More
NRCM Goes to Washington
When we announced to our members that NRCM would sponsor a bus to the Forward on Climate rally in Washington, D.C., it was filled within a week. They joined more than 35,000 people from across the country last Sunday to send President Obama and members of Congress a strong message that we demand federal action Read More
On the Road to Climate Action. Washington, DC, Here We Come!
The sun sets on a great day of climate action What an amazing day! We were just featured on the WCSH-6 TV news at 6:00. We have gotten back to the bus and are headed home. Hopefully the wind and snow have stopped by the time we get home tomorrow morning. Please share your thoughts about the Read More
New Report Sheds Light on Disappointing Winter
Last winter, I wrote a blog post, Joys of a Maine winter, sharing my love for winter fishing in Maine. But this winter has been disappointing. With the warm December and January, and early spring (summer, really) temperatures, the ice fishing season was much abbreviated. I got out on the ice maybe only five times this Read More
Today’s Big Announcement
Today, NRCM, along with a diverse coalition, announced the launch of Maine Citizens for Clean Energy, a new ballot initiative to increase Maine’s energy independence, protect Maine’s environment and people by reducing pollution, create jobs, and improve our economy. Climate change is the greatest threat facing our state, our nation, and our planet. We can’t Read More
The Joys of a Maine Winter!
These cold January days have not deterred me from enjoying Maine’s outdoors. Those of us who love to fish in Maine can’t stay idle waiting for spring to wet our fly lines. Instead, we bundle up and explore Maine’s lakes and rivers—through the ice. Last weekend, I finally got a chance to get out on Read More
