To celebrate 10th anniversary of the SunriseGuide, we wanted to shine a light on Mainers who are creating real change in their communities. Their efforts have resulted in significant advances in the areas of sustainability, environmental health and wellness in Maine over the past ten years. These champions work tirelessly—often under the radar—improving access to…
DetailsIt’s hard to keep track sometimes of what can be recycled and where. Curbside and single sort recycling has helped recycling rates considerably. But what about CFL light bulbs, Mercury thermostats, computers and other electronics? The Maine Department of Environmental Protection publishes a searchable map that lists drop off locations statewide for these items and…
DetailsFall is the perfect time to get a jump start on a green lawn in the spring. Here are a few easy steps from the Cumberland County Soil and Water Conservation District’s YardScaping Program, which aims to help Mainers improve soil health, reduce the use of lawn care products, and grow a beautiful lawn with little…
DetailsBy Heather Foran, Jonah Fertig, Julie McLeod, Lisa Fernandes & Rachel Lyn Rumson Building community stability requires that we re-skill ourselves and share knowledge that may be lost or hidden in our modern society. The following books are some of the titles that we have been reading at the Resilience Hub in the last year,…
DetailsAn interview with Andy Meyer of Efficiency Maine The SunriseGuide sat down with Efficiency Maine’s Andy Meyer to learn more about heat pump water heaters and why more and more Maine homeowners are making the switch to these new high-efficiency water heating systems. SunriseGuide: Andy, many homeowners have heard about heat pumps. But what is…
DetailsBy Elizabeth Fraser, Owner of Girl Gone Raw and Co-Owner of Kids Gone Raw Is there one thing that you can do to improve your life right now? You bet there is! Hint: it’s simple, delicious and green. Can you say, “Green Smoothie?” Yep, that’s the ticket to improved health, increased energy and an overall sense of…
DetailsLooking for a trusted companion to guide you to some of Maine’s best local hiking? Look no further than the newly released Best Day Hikes Along the Maine Coast by Maine hiking guru, Carey Kish. This four-season guide from the editor of AMC’s popular Maine Mountain Guide helps hikers find and enjoy some of Maine’s…
DetailsBy Dale J. Rappaneau, Jr. With more coastline than California, Maine is a worldwide surfing destination, having been visited by such pro surfers as Dion Agius and Warren Smith. But it’s not just the mileage that makes it enjoyable; in the summertime, ocean temperatures range from a refreshing mid-50s in June to low-60s in August.…
DetailsBy Caitlin Gilmet There’s a good chance that your next blanket or sweater wasn’t just made in Maine—it was born and raised here, too. Take a short drive into farm country, and you might even get to meet the sheep, goat, alpaca, llama or rabbit that produced it. Maine’s diverse and growing fiber production and…
DetailsMaine’s land trusts provide miles of hiking trails to freely explore. By Lynn Ascrizzi Maine is renowned for its hiking opportunities in the northern and western mountains and in the famed Acadia region. But did you know that a network of trails, managed by local and statewide land trusts, provides precious public access to hundreds…
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