Birds nonchalantly drop clues into the mysteries of their lives as they go about their business of flitting about in the treetops, skulking in the underbrush, diving for fish and other water critters to eat, indulging at our bird feeders, migrating, breeding, feeding young, and so forth. The revelation they provide can give us reason Read More
Maine coast
My Maine This Week: Megan O’Donnell
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
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
My Maine This Week: Pemaquid by Bennett Christiansen
Bennett Christiansen of Kittery, Maine, has shared his stunning Maine photographs with us before, and even sat down to speak with NRCM’s Beth Comeau about his love of photography. You can read that full interview in our Maine Environment spring 2019 newsletter. This week, Bennett shares photos from a recent trip to Midcoast Maine. Thank Read More
My Maine This Week: Betty OIivolo
When we asked NRCM member Betty Olivolo of Kittery, Maine, how she would like to caption her photo of Fort Foster in Kittery, she wrote, “I love where I live!” We couldn’t have said it any better ourselves! Do you love your corner of Maine? If so, tell us why, and share a photo or Read More
An Evening with the Puffins
On Thursday, July 18, we were transported to another world. The world of puffins. We, along with more than 100 members of the Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM), boarded the Hardy Boat in New Harbor on a warm, calm summer evening along the coast of Maine. We were thrilled to be joined by Dr. Read More
My Maine This Week: Chris Hayes
Have you seen boats along Maine’s coast with names that make you smile? NRCM member Chris Hayes of Daniel Island, South Carolina, did and shares this picture, “This photo was taken in Stonington, Maine. It has always given me a chuckle!” Do you have beautiful photos of Maine’s landscape or wildlife to share? We would Read More
Maine House Passes Ban on Offshore Oil and Gas Drilling
NRCM news release June 3, 2019 (Augusta, ME) — The Maine House of Representatives today passed a bill (LD 955) to ban offshore oil and gas drilling and exploration in Maine’s ocean waters. In January 2018, the U.S. Department of Interior proposed to vastly expand offshore drilling and exploration, including off the coast of Maine, Read More
Creature Feature: Harbor Seal
Harbor Seal Phoca vitulina Cool Fact: The Portland Sea Dogs, a minor league baseball team, are named after a slang term for the harbor seal. Anyone who has spent much time on the coast of Maine has probably seen a harbor seal. Seals haul out on rocks to rest and sun themselves, often posing with Read More
