Erin Covey-Smith Food hubs have been getting a lot of buzz in Maine lately and there’s good reason. When you have an organized way to bring farmers and producers together with the public, we all stand to gain. As USDA agricultural economist Alan Borst puts it, a “food hub is a facility that is central…
By Erin Covey-Smith The men’s grooming industry in the US has seen incredible growth over the past decade, and that growth is expected to continue. Historically, men’s grooming products were primarily limited to shaving and deodorant. Today, nearly half of all men report using an array of skincare products on a regular basis, including moisturizers,…
By Christine Fisher MAINE’S FARMERS don’t just grow vegetables or raise livestock. In Midcoast Maine companies like Avena Botanicals and Maine Medicinals are growing herbs and medicinal plants, in hopes of raising healthier humans. In Rockport, the Avena Botanicals team hand harvests more than 1,000 pounds of fresh herbs from their 3-acre certified organic and…
By Christine Fisher MIDCOAST MAINE DRAWS people from around the world who want to explore the beautiful coastline where the mountains meet the ocean. It draws another kind of explorer too— the wellness explorer. “There’s something about being here in Maine, and being on the coast especially, that’s restorative,” said Jesse Simko, president of Destination…
By Bob Keyes AS A CHILD, Nisa Smiley traveled once a year from her home in Vermont to Deer Isle for a family vacation. The weeks and days leading up to packing the car and driving over the mountains to the Maine coast were filled with anticipation and excitement. “‘The Little Mermaid’ was my favorite…
By Caitlin Gilmet Photos by John Finch THE WORD “CULTURE” is rooted in the idea of cultivation and growth. It can refer to the achievements that help make our society better, more interesting, and more successful, and it can also refer to the bacteria, molds, and acids that help give cheese its unique character. Culture…
As we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the SunriseGuide, we want to send a big thank you to everyone who has helped us get here, loyal readers & advertisers, family & friends, business partners & advisors and Maine’s incredible entrepreneurship eco-system. Creating the SunriseGuide has been a collaborative process from the start, with many loving…
There has been a lot of research in recent years indicating the long-term health benefits of relaxation techniques such as meditation, yoga and tai chi. Among these benefits are improved immune system, lowered blood pressure and increased creativity and concentration. Interested in learning more? Check out one of these local meditation centers. (Know a center…
Awards Honor Individuals, Organizations or Businesses Who Demonstrated Commitment to Environmental Sustainability in 2015 PORTLAND, MAINE – (March 24, 2016) Scarborough High School’s Environmental Club “ECOS” and Portland’s East Brown Cow Management captured the 2016 awards for overall excellence at this year’s eco-Excellence Awards on March 23. “We are proud to recognize both of these…
With the Winter chill in the air, we decided to catch up with Scott Libby, owner of Royal River Heat Pumps in Freeport to learn more about heat pumps and how evolving technology can help us efficiently heat our homes. SRG: What is a heat pump and why are they so popular right now? SL:…