Falmouth, ME—Your Cumberland County Extension Association has openings for people to serve on their board. Extension programs are run by University of Maine Cooperative Extension and are designed to bring practical, research-based information from the University of Maine into the county to meet local needs. County Extension Associations have a long history in Maine. The…
DetailsJohn Brooking is a nationally-certified bicycle educator with CyclingSavvy, a traffic cycling curriculum in Southern Maine. SRG: What is the mission of Cycling Savvy, and how do you carry it out? JB: The mission of CyclingSavvy is to give cyclists the knowledge, skills, and techniques to be confident using their bikes more often and in…
DetailsBy Carey Kish, Registered Maine Guide Hiking is a terrific way for families with children to combine healthy exercise with exploration of our natural surroundings. Southern and Mid-coast Maine have dozens of great hiking trails that are interesting and fun for kids of all ages, a little something for everyone. With the right planning and…
Details(AUGUSTA) – Since July 1, 2013, a record number of Maine homeowners have installed high-efficiency heat pump water heaters using Efficiency Maine rebates. Nearly 1,500 homeowners have purchased heat pump water heaters through the rebate program compared to 281 prior to July 1. Andy Meyer, Program Manager at Efficiency Maine, attributes interest in the new…
DetailsBy Heather Foran Preserving food can be a mystifying and daunting endeavor if you’ve never done it before. But have no fear. Maine has many resources to help you get started. Learning some of the myriad methods for preserving produce, meat, and dairy allows us to have access to locally sourced food year round, despite…
DetailsBy Heather Foran Perhaps you’re a green-thumbed veteran looking to expand productivity, creativity, and diversity. Maybe you’ve had a difficult time keeping a cactus plant alive, but have a yearning to try for vegetables. Or maybe you’re an urban dweller using window boxes and 5 gallon buckets. Regardless, there are resources throughout Maine to support…
DetailsHazel Onsrud is the local manager for the Maine Green Power program, the Maine Public Utilities Commission‘s green electricity offering. SRG: What is Maine Green Power? HO: Maine Green Power is the voluntary, renewable energy program sponsored by the Maine Public Utilities Commission. It is the only program which gives Mainers a way to support…
DetailsParticipants in the annual Trek Across Maine bicycle tour get more than an adventure by Clayton Schroeder [Feature article from the Summer/Fall 2012 issue of Green & Healthy Maine] For many of us, there comes a time in life to look for events that will stretch us—push the corners and edges of our personal…
Details1. PICK A SPOT You want your garden to get lots of sun (6 hours is ideal) in an area that drains well (doesn’t hold water in a puddle after the rain). 2. PREPARE THE GARDEN SITE There are a few different techniques you can choose from to prep your site. Sheet mulched beds (sometimes…
DetailsBy John Brooking, Bike Commuting Enthusiast Bicycling to work, school and errands can be rewarding, and is not as hard as you might imagine. Bike commuting saves time and money by combining enjoyable outdoor exercise with transportation! So give it a try and enjoy the ride! Here are some helpful tips. What Kind of Bike?…
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