“In July, I took this photo at low tide in West Point in Phippsburg as an artist was painting the scene.” Photo by Diane Schetky of Topsham, 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.
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Good News for Belfast, Bad News for Bags!
Belfast just became the tenth Maine town to adopt an ordinance to reduce the use of single-use plastic bags! On August 15, the Belfast City Council passed the ordinance, which bans single-use plastic bags. And, while they were at it, councilors also voted to ban foam food packaging, adding Belfast to the growing list of Read More
No Day at the Beach: How Trump EPA Budget Cuts Would Harm Maine’s Coast, Public Health, and Economy
NRCM news release Scarborough, Maine – Today, at a news conference at Scarborough Beach State Park, speakers including a physician, a young asthmatic, a state legislator, and an environmental expert described the effects President Trump’s proposed budget cuts to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) would have on coastal tourism, the health of Maine residents, sea-level Read More
My Maine This Week: Carey Kish
“A top shelf day for paddling, just perfect for a round trip from Stonington to Isle au Haut. An island paradise right here in the Great State of Maine.” Photo by NRCM member Carey Kish of Mount Desert, Maine To see past My Maine This Week photos, or to submit a photo of your own Read More
My Maine This Week: Ryan Dinshah
Another new My Maine This Week photographer is featured this week. This photo was taken in the fall at Acadia National Park by Ryan Dinshah of Timonium, Maryland. Welcome Ryan! 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.
Opposition to LD 1262, An Act To Protect Monhegan Island by Limiting Wind Turbines
Senator David Woodsome, Chair Representative Seth Berry, Chair Joint Standing Committee on Energy, Utilities & Technology My name is Dylan Voorhees and I am the Clean Energy Director for the Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM). Thank you for allowing us to present this testimony. NRCM opposes this legislation because it would effectively ban an Read More
Beech Hill
A short walk up Beech Hill rewards one with panoramic views of the Midcoast, stretching from the Georges River Valley out to Monhegan Island and east to Mount Desert Island. Generations of local residents have frequented Beech Hill–enjoying family hikes and picnics, blueberry-picking, and quiet reflection in an inspiring setting. This cherished community landmark is Read More
My Maine This Week: Ogunquit Winter by Jamie Dorr
This week’s photo, “Winter in Ogunquit,” was sent to us by NRCM Supporter Jamie Dorr of Bath, Maine, using our NRCM Environment app. Upload your beautiful Maine photos today by downloading the app and uploading your pics. To see past My Maine This Week photos, or to submit a photo of your own to be Read More
Environmental Group Seeks Private Donations to Help South Portland Fight Pipeline Lawsuit
By Kelley Bouchard, Staff Writer Portland Press Herald news story The group posts a video requesting donations as the city’s legal costs head toward $1 million in the ‘Clear Skies’ ordinance case. SOUTH PORTLAND — A local environmental group has ramped up efforts to help the city defend its so-called Clear Skies ordinance in federal Read More