SBA honors publisher of “green guides”
APRIL 16, 2018 Read the Falmouth Forecaster article about the SunriseGuide’s recent honor here.
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Agricultural Fairs
There are all kinds of opportunities to learn about, connect with, and experience farming and gardening in Maine. Check out these fairs for inspiration. Find dates and details at www.mainefairs.org or www.getrealmaine.com. 2018 FAIRS June 2-3 Maine Fiber Frolic, Windsor June 30-July 4 Houlton Fair July 12-15 Ossipee Valley Fair, South Hiram July 20-22 Waterford World’s Fair July 26-29 Pittston Fair…
DetailsSunriseGuide named 2018 Maine Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year by the SBA
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.
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Where to donate gently used goods
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…
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Hiking Coastal Trails & Beaches
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.…
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Rethinking Fashion
By Wes Covey Good news in the fashion industry: green is in, not only as a color but as a way of thinking as well. That’s right, fashion is making a shift toward sustainability. The fashion industry is one of the five biggest contributors to global pollution. The average garment goes through 101 steps before…
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The Portland Gear Hub: An interview with Ainsley Judge
If you’ve yet to discover the Portland Gear Hub, you’re in for a treat. From being one of the region’s best sources for finding gently used and affordable outdoor gear, to providing all of the tools and coaching you need to fix your own bike under the guidance of experienced bike mechanics, the Gear Hub…
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Local food website resources
Want to know where to find local foods, what’s available when, food events happening in your area—and basically anything else that will help keep you up on Maine’s exciting food frontiers? Here are a few websites to help you do just that. Maine Food Atlas: A comprehensive, searchable directory to help you discover the local…
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Tips for reducing household food waste
Roughly 40% of the food produced for human consumption in the United States is wasted annually. To put this into perspective, imagine buying a bag of ten apples and throwing 4 of them straight into the garbage. Now imagine doing that with 40% of everything (follow this link for more information on food waste in…
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Eat your vegetables! And everything else
By Ryan Parker Many a Mainer still remembers the grandmotherly advice against wasting food. Yet in this day-and-age, that sage advice too often goes unheeded. Roughly 40% of the food produced for human consumption in the United States is wasted annually. To put this into perspective, imagine buying a bag of ten apples and throwing…
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