A window into the not-so-distant future By Darren Fishell Matthew Thomas admits his and his wife, Carrie’s, home in Bowdoin is a little ahead of its time. “Since I was a kid I’ve always wanted to have solar panels,” Thomas says. “I’m a big tech guy and was really into Star Trek, and I wanted…
EATING LOCAL ALSO means eating in season, which in Maine provides great opportunity for a varied diet and also a challenge to figure out just what to do with the bounty (or perhaps, in late winter and early spring, the scarcity) that the local harvest provides. Here are some ideas to guide you through four…
An opportunity for Maine and beyond By Thomas Abello FOR NEARLY THREE DECADES, The Nature Conservancy’s home in Maine has been leased space in the Fort Andross mill complex along the shores of the Androscoggin River. In the fall of 2016, Conservancy staff conducted an extensive review of options to lease or build new office space…
By Amy Paradysz Matthew Brown is a financial planner as well as a home brewer. But not just any home brewer. Brown is so invested in his craft that the Maine Brew Bus made a stop at his house in Portland’s Back Cove so customers could visit his basement brewing operation during Portland Beer Week.…
By Tim King THERE AREN’T MANY COLLEGE STUDENTS who can say they’ll graduate virtually debt-free and with multiple job offers. That is, unless you talk with many of the bright, hardworking students graduating from Maine’s Community Colleges. Each year, from nursing to culinary arts, automotive to HVAC, electrical to public safety education and more, Maine’s…
Lead and other contaminants in soil are a big concern in a lot of Maine towns, and if you want to grow food in your yard, it is highly recommended that you test your soil first. All you need to test your soil is a free soil test kit available at any University of Maine…
APRIL 16, 2018 Read the Falmouth Forecaster article about the SunriseGuide’s recent honor here.
APRIL 5, 2018 The SunriseGuide has been honored with the 2018 Maine Woman-owned Small Business of the Year by the Small Business Administration of Maine. Read the full article here.
Have some household items you are done with but that aren’t yet at the end of their lives? Consignment and thrift shops are a great place to turn to with gently used clothing and accessories, plus some household items. And you can donate many goods to nonprofits like Goodwill, Salvation Army, Preble Street Resource Center…
By Carey Kish There’s nothing like getting outside for a good hike to get some exercise, enjoy the fresh air and unwind a little amid the natural beauty of the Maine coast. Thanks to the thoughtful conservation efforts of many public and private agencies and dedicated individuals, there are many protected lands along the coast.…