They came to Maine to build their brand, Needless Society.
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Sharon Smiley came up with the idea for Brunswick’s Local Market in 20 minutes
Four years later, Local is a hub for local makers, farmers and even artists.
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To get to college, Alex Pine drove from California to Maine in his biodiesel-fueled car
Now he works for the company that filled the tank.
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High school junior Oliver Curtis is working on an invasive species cookbook
Among the recipes he plans to include is one for green crab ramen.
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Steven Finn’s a teacher, writer and consultant who is fighting waste
His Food for Thoughtful Action website brings attention to solutions and his ResponsEcology consultancy puts thought into action.
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Lila Bossi’s a Maine teenager building a home of her own
The Brunswick 17-year-old uses mostly donated items to construct a tiny house on wheels for a school project.
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Maine native Kevin Concannon’s a top USDA official promoting healthier eating for low-income people
He sees progress in SNAP recipients buying from local farmers but worries about the state’s reputation.
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Annie Tselikis runs the Maine Lobster Dealers’ Association
She’s a marketing expert, but one with roots in sustainability.
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Ellen Griswold wins yearlong fellowship with Maine Farmland Trust
The former energy attorney will spend the year researching trends in agriculture and fisheries.
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Alexandria Brasili is an aquaculture teacher with a goal
Inspiring the next generation of fishermen and women to go beyond lobster.