Fourth Annual Portland GreenFest Saturday, September 9th in Portland’s Monument Square 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Free! Stop by to see NRCM staff at Portland Greenfest on Saturday, September 10th in Portland’s Monument Square! GreenFest is southern Maine’s premiere annual eco-fair featuring music, art, eco-fashion, local food, kids’ activities, exhibits, workshops, films, and demonstrations. Learn how… Continue Reading
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King Middle School Students Create and Lead Community Clean-up!
More than 30 people from the King Middle School community and beyond came together to fight marine debris at East End Beach in Portland. Together, we picked up nearly 8,000 pieces of litter, most of it in one afternoon on June 4. The project was all a part of a challenge we participated in sponsored… Continue Reading
Sun Powers 20 Bowling Lanes, Video Games in Portland
By Kathleen Pierce, BDN Staff Bangor Daily News news story PORTLAND, Maine — The first thing that catches your eye from the roof of Portland’s largest bowling alley is the taco-spewing Airstream trailer. This bit of retro chic is compelling, but even more significant is the vast solar array blanketing the hottest place to hang… Continue Reading
Portland Joins Climate Mayors in Support of Paris Accord
So far, 211 mayors representing 54 million Americans have joined the network, which pledges to uphold the goals of the worldwide agreement from which President Trump will withdraw. from staff report Portland Press Herald news story Portland Mayor Ethan Strimling announced Monday that Maine’s largest city will join the so-called Climate Mayors network in support… Continue Reading
Thursday, June 29: “The Future of Maine’s Fisheries” Roundtable, Portland
The Future of Maine’s Fisheries: Threats Posed by Federal Budget Cuts How will Maine’s economy and communities be affected? Thanks to all who joined us for a roundtable discussion about the future of Maine’s fisheries. This event was free and open to the public. Thursday, June 29 6:00 – 7:30 PM Light refreshments at 5:30 PM Talbot… Continue Reading
Sunday, December 31: Polar Bear Dip & Dash in Portland’s East End
NRCM’s 10th annual Polar Bear Dip & Dash Sunday, December 31, 2017 Portland’s East End! Sign up for NRCM’s 2017 Dip & Dash! Join us to earn bragging rights while helping us raise awareness about climate change and funds in support of our work to keep Maine a special place! Energy efficiency, clean air, and renewable… Continue Reading
April 28, 2017: “Society, Environment, and Our Common Future,” Portland
NRCM Executive Director Lisa Pohlmann was part of an Earth Day panel discussion of the future of environmental regulations and the implications for society and human health. This event was part of the USM Muskie School of Public Service’s Speaker Series. Friday, April 28, 2017 4:00 p.m. Hannaford Hall, Abromson Center, 88 Bedford Street University… Continue Reading
Portland Councilors Want City to Use 100% Clean Energy by 2040
Portland Press Herald news story Portland city councilors will consider a new goal of powering municipal operations with 100 percent clean energy by 2040. City Councilor Spencer Thibodeau, chairman of the Sustainability and Transportation Committee, is presenting the goal in the form of a council resolution. Thibodeau will formally announce the goal Thursday at a… Continue Reading
April 18, 2017: “Just Eat It” Movie Screening, Portland
Did you know that 40 percent of the food produced for humans in the U.S. is wasted every year? That’s enough to fill the Empire State Building nearly 100 times. Meanwhile, Maine ranks first in New England in terms of food insecurity, including for children, and the State struggles to manage the costs and impact… Continue Reading
