By Lora Winslow I was born and raised in Maine. And while I was skeptical as a child about the state motto emblazoned on our license plates (since Mickey Mouse and palm trees were nowhere to be seen), I now know how fortunate I was to grow up in Vacationland. Maine is truly a child’s…
DetailsBy Bob Keyes Adrienne Grant, the artistic director at the Arundel Barn Playhouse in southern Maine, always thinks of wood when she thinks of summer theater. Old, worn wood that retains the character and heritage of the family that made its livelihood in the rugged barn that now houses the theater, and by the characters…
DetailsBy Marie Gardner Have you ever wondered how to instill in your children a curiosity and passion for healthy, nourishing, and sustainable food in a society that makes just the opposite all too accessible? We may live in a nation where the most commonly eaten vegetable is a fried potato, but research shows that kids…
DetailsBy Barry Woods, Director of Electric Mobility NE Mainers use a lot of oil compared to our neighbors. We devote a higher percentage of our household incomes to oil than the national average. In fact, we spend more per capita on energy than 39 other states. While we know we use too much of it to…
DetailsA comfortable place to lay your head in the great outdoors Looking to get away in nature but perhaps camping is just not the right fit this time around? There are plenty of lodging options in Maine and beyond that provide rustic (and some not-so-rustic) accommodations close to the great outdoors, with the benefit of a…
DetailsBy Lisa Wolff Maine’s foodie entrepreneurs are quickly catching on to the low-overhead joy of cooking up street food from their own moveable feast-mobiles. With menu items ranging from fiddlehead pork belly okonomikayi to lobster rolls six ways and corn, cucumber, and blueberry salad, these food trucks and carts are dishing up menus that are…
DetailsWe often think of air pollution as being an outside problem. But in fact, indoor air (where people spend most of their time) can be more polluted than the air outside. Radon, lead, mold, carbon monoxide, chemicals, and pests are just some of the things found indoors that may impact your health and potentially damage…
DetailsRenewable energy options for Maine homeowners By Stephanie Cheney There has never been a better time for home owners to invest in renewable energy. Generous financial incentives and technological advances offer many choices for Maine homeowners looking to save money, own their power, reduce carbon emissions and stabilize energy costs into the future. Efficiency Maine,…
DetailsBy Stephanie Cheney Saving money and using less energy are terrific goals for a homeowner, but where do you start? Whether you own your own home or are looking to purchase one, Maine has plenty of resources to get you on the energy saving track. SHOW ME THE MONEY: EFFICIENCY MAINE IS A FIRST STEP…
DetailsBy Tim King When first time home buyer Tyler Kidder first inquired about a charming 100-year-old bungalow located just outside Portland, Maine, she recalls being a bit nervous about what she might be getting into. However, as a professional in the environmental sustainability field, Tyler was undaunted and drawn to what the “just right” sized…
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