What better place to gather for a family reunion than the coast of Maine in July? This week we welcome another new photographer to My Maine This Week: Kim Koza of Hadley, New York. Kim writes, “We recently had a family reunion vacation in Old Orchard Beach, Maine. About 65 members were able to attend. Read More
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Another Mega-Rare Bird Visits the Maine Coast
Maine recently added another mind-blowingly rare bird to its formidable list: Tufted Puffin. This mega-rarity was first seen in June on Petit Manan, an island 2.5 miles off the coast of Steuben in Washington County, and then on Machias Seal Island, about 10 miles from the Cutler Coast. Presumably the same bird was seen earlier Read More
My Maine This Week: Tamara Rocha
We are delighted to welcome another new My Maine This Week photographer. This week’s photos come to us from Tamara Rocha of Brooklyn, New York, who took these beautiful pictures while visiting Stonington and Deer Isle for the Fourth of July. These photos from Stonington are a great reminder of the beautiful summer weather we Read More
My Maine This Week: Russell Regnery
Each summer, the Natural Resources Council of Maine invites members to join us on the Hardy Boat out of New Harbor on an evening cruise on Muscongus Bay to go see Atlantic Puffins on Eastern Egg Rock. This year’s trip was magical! The weather was perfect, the water calm, and the puffins and other birds Read More
My Maine This Week: Katie Dobies
Welcome to our newest My Maine This Week photographer: Katie Dobies from Franklin, Maine. Katie shares her stunning photos of Deer Isle she saw on a trip earlier this summer. She writes, “I’m attaching beautiful photographs from my recent drive to Deer Isle.” See more of Katie’s photographs on Instagram @katie_dobies_photography. Do you have photos Read More
My Maine This Week: Jayne Winters
NRCM member Jayne Winters of South China, Maine, shared her photos with us of a spring trip a couple of years ago to Bar Harbor. She writes, “No matter how many times I go there, I always find something new — ‘cobbling the cove’ was a great spot! What are your favorite spots along the Read More
My Maine This Week: Kelly Magalis
NRCM supporter Kelly Magalis of Brunswick, Maine, shares her beautiful photos of Bates-Morse Mountain Conservation Area in Phippsburg. When she sent us these photos, she wrote, “One of my most favorite places! Stunning views and endless beach!” We couldn’t agree more! Coincidentally, NRCM Climate & Clean Energy Outreach Coordinator Josh Caldwell wrote a blog earlier Read More
Exploring Maine’s Beaches in the Offseason
For most people, “beach season” is a very specific time of year in Maine: that luxurious four-month spell of warm weather from June to September when the sun convinces visitors to brave the icy bite of the Gulf of Maine. For some more intrepid recreationists, the off-season holds promise for surfing as winter swells bring Read More
My Maine This Week: John Neal
Did you know that 2022 is the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act? Learn more about this important legislation and what it has meant for Maine and the nation since 1972 in this blog post by NRCM Senior Director of Advocacy Pete Didisheim. And then enjoy these beautiful photos of some of Maine’s waters. Read More
