Bethany Mateosian is a Pilates Method Alliance Certified Pilates Teacher and the founder of Springboard Pilates in Portland’s West End. SRG: What is the focus / intention of Pilates? BM: Pilates is all about moving from your center. In every exercise, we try to connect people with their deepest abdominal muscles so that they can…
To comply with a July 1st deadline set by the Maine Legislature, the Maine Department of Environmental Protection recently published a list of 49 chemicals found in common consumer products that pose the greatest risk to our health…and children’s health, in particular. The Legislature required the DEP to adopt a list of up to 70…
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…
The 5th Annual Smaller Footprint Hike and Bike is a fantastic (and fun!) opportunity to support the work of MaineShare. MaineShare provides an easy way to donate to over 30 statewide organizations working to achieve good health, environmental protection, safe communities, economic opportunity, human rights, animal welfare, and peace in the state of Maine. Participants will start and end…
Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park in Freeport is offering nature programs daily at 2 p.m. through Labor Day (weather permitting). The programs (which include walks, talks and activities) last about an hour and are suitable for children and adults alike. They’re free to attend with park admission and no reservations are needed unless you have a large group. Most…
Jen Levin and Sam Grimley from the Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI) in Portland recently began collaborating with local fishermen and some of the areas best chefs to develop a campaign that will help to build the market for several tasty and abundant, yet under appreciated Gulf of Maine species. The collaborative program is…
Falmouth, ME – Consider planting an extra row of fruit and vegetables this year and donating it to local soup kitchens and food pantries through the Maine Harvest for Hunger program. Most wanted: fruit of all types, carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, winter squash, and potatoes. The Maine Harvest for Hunger program is open to all…
Efficiency Maine and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development held a press conference this afternoon at the Maine State House to launch a new statewide home energy loan program called PowerSaver. The program will complement Maine PACE Loans, Efficiency Maine’s existing home energy loan program. Michael Stoddard, Executive Director of Efficiency Maine, introduced…
The SunriseGuide is proud to celebrate Earth Day. We are answering the call to action, helping our readers and supporters live more sustainable lives in order to protect our earth, air and water. We hope you’re inspired to make a green change in your life this year. The SunriseGuide is here to help you do…
The Allen Avenue Unitarian Universalist Church, Deering High School Environmental Club, and the Sunrise Guide were each recently honored for their contributions in preserving local ecology with the 2012 eco-Excellence Award. The awards are given annually by ecomaine, a nonprofit municipally-owned single-sort recycling and waste-to-energy operation. A luncheon was held at the ecomaine offices in…