If you’re reading this article, it may be because you recently caught the “I want to make really cool things with my hands!” bug. If you find yourself coming down with this common affliction, have no fear – Maine provides a wealth of treatments. Whether you’re a complete novice, an experienced artist, or a crafter…
We asked our Facebook friends to share some of their favorite recent reads. Here are some highlights of their responses: Fruitless Fall by Rowan Jacobsen “A well-written book that focuses on the difficulties facing honeybees…, the role of chemical fertilizers and pesticides in both the agricultural crisis and decline of the honeybee.” Recommended by Courtney…
By Jane Livingston, Guest Columnist You’ve no doubt heard of cooperatives; maybe you buy groceries at Rising Tide in Damariscotta, Good Tern in Rockland or the Portland Food Coop. Maybe you know someone who lives in a housing co-op, or gets power from an electric co-op. If you belong to a credit union, you’re a…
It takes a village to raise a business… Change is happening in our business sector and it has a lot to do with how we view business and the role it plays in society. We are seeing a blending of traditional for profit and non-profit enterprises as more and more businesses adopt social or environmental…
We at the SunriseGuide love consignment stores. Consignment shopping is a sustainable way to shop, helps to cut back on the amount of unwanted items that end up in landfills, gives new life to your “gently used” items, supports local economies, and saves shoppers money. And if that’s not enough reason to love them, some…
When it comes to purchasing food, most people are familiar with the different places you can buy your groceries. Supermarket? Check. Natural Food Store? Check. Farmer’s Market? Maybe a check…but definitely self-explanatory. Food Cooperative (“Co-op”)? Hmm…come again? Isn’t that the same as a natural food store? Although food cooperatives can be found in many communities…
Mainebiz Portland Report By Mindy Woerter January 17, 2012 Green businesses in the Greater Portland area now have a place online to promote their offerings. The SunriseGuide, a Portland-based coupon book and healthy living guide, has launched a new website that includes an online directory for restaurants, retailers, cleaning companies and others that promote a…
Several communities in Southern and Coastal Maine offer monthly or seasonal art walks, when galleries stay open later than usual to welcome community members for a night out with art. Here are some listings to get you started. For a complete list, check out artwalkmaine.org. Location Day/Time Website Bath 3rd Friday, 5-8 pm fiveriversartsalliance.org Belfast…
As the name implies, the Holistic Moms Network is an organization founded to help connect and provide support to families interested in holistic health and green living. A Portland chapter formed in 2010 and the group hosts monthly gatherings as well as outings where moms can learn, share and connect. Grandparents, partners and moms-to-be are…
This modeling clay is easy to make and kid-safe (as in, completely edible), perfect for hours of creative play. If stored in an airtight container, the mixture will retain its elasticity indefinitely. This recipe yields 6 cups of modeling clay that rivals any store-bought variety. Get the kids to help you make it, and show…