By 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…
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…
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 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…
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…
DetailsFalmouth, 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…
DetailsBy Jennifer Hazard Parents should never hear the words, “I’m bored,” during vacation in Maine. To help, this simple list gives you plenty of day trip ideas for summer into early fall. From scenic hikes and butterfly gardens, to historic theaters and creative play spaces, you’ll discover there is no shortage of family-friendly places to…
DetailsSouthern and Midcoast Maine offer a range of public transportation options. Check out our coupon section for valuable savings on several of the options listed below, and visit www.gomaine.org for more info. Name Description Contact METRO Bus Greater Portland Transit District (207) 774-0351 gpmetrobus.net ShuttleBus/ZOOM Bus service between Biddeford-Saco-OOB-Portland-South Portland (207) 282-5408 shuttlebus-zoom.com Casco Bay…
DetailsThe Environmental Working Group (EWG) is a national non-profit dedicated to using public information and education efforts to protect public health and the environment. Each year, EWG analyzes the test results of pesticide residue on the most commonly available fruits and vegetables to determine which are the most and least contaminated. Almost all of the…
DetailsHow much time do you spend in your home on an average day? Is it eight hours? 10 hours? More? Would you like your home to be as comfortable and energy efficient as possible? Then it makes sense to assess just how much energy you use—or waste—each day in powering, heating, and cooling your home.…
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