By Heather Chandler We asked industry leaders to share their recommendations for products that Green & Healthy Maine Homes readers should know about this year. Here are six of their top choices. Beachstone Recycled Concrete Products Why we like it 100% of materials are sourced in Maine and all products are manufactured in Maine Allagash…
DetailsSmall Scale Homesteading Tastes Just Right By Anna Hewitt Homesteading has historically been considered an act of self reliance typical of rural areas with abundant land, but small scale homesteaders in Maine and across the country are finding that they can grow, raise, and produce food wherever they live. Spurred by a desire to be…
DetailsThe key to a lush, green lawn is healthy soil. And Yardscaping, a program of the Cumberland County Soil & Water Conservation District, seeks to help Mainers improve soil health, reduce the use of lawn care products, and grow a beautiful lawn with little or no additives. Using fertilizers and weed and bug killers unnecessarily can be unsafe for…
DetailsEver wonder when certain foods are in season in Maine? The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA) has compiled the following list, making it easy for all of us to eat locally and to eat in season. In addition to the seasonal recommendations, be sure to check out the side bar list of 20…
DetailsBy Carey Kish Maine abounds with many miles of wide, off-road, paved and gravel-surfaced trails for bicycling with road or hybrid bikes, all built through amazing partnerships between local communities and state and federal agencies. These accessible pathways serve not only bicycle enthusiasts but walkers, runners, x-c skiers and snowshoers, and even horseback riders. Here’s…
DetailsBy Aubrey Strause, 2014 President of the Maine Water Association Relaxing on a sandy beach. Savoring the perfect lobster roll. Racing a sibling across a pond in your kayaks. A tall glass of water, straight from the tap, on a hot day. Taking a sunset cruise on a classic windjammer. If you’ve enjoyed any of…
DetailsIn February and March 2015, we held a series of “H-app-y Hours” to celebrate the launch of The SunriseGuide Mobile Edition. Every party was at a different location, and we asked each venue to create a signature cocktail for the event called “Winter Sunrise.” Each venue created its own unique interpretation of the drink…and this is…
DetailsThe 7th Annual Northeast Biomass Heating Expo is happening at Cross Insurance Arena in Portland on April 16-18. We recently caught up with Joseph Seymour to find out what the Expo is all about, and what attendees will find there this year. SunriseGuide: What is the Northeast Biomass Heating Expo and what can attendees expect from this…
DetailsMatt Chappell is the owner of Gather in Yarmouth, Maine, and we had a chat with him recently about the food and other offerings at his farm-fresh, locally-focused, neighborhood restaurant. SG: Could you tell us a little about Gather and the food you serve? MC: Gather is a neighborhood eatery focusing on reasonably priced, farm-fresh American fare.…
DetailsBy Jennie Hastings Have you ever seen an advertisement for an Aikido school but had no idea what one might do there? If your friend invited you to Taijiquan or Qigong would that leave you asking, “What does that even mean?” If your answer is yes, have no fear. You’re in the perfect place. The…
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