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In Norway, a commitment to reducing fossil fuel use and growing green practices on Main Street
The Western Maine community has serious solar and gardening projects underway – and they’re catching.
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Homegrown: Born from the recession: An austere salt cellar
Culinarium owner Jordan Castro created his line of kitchenware after construction work dried up in 2007.
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Meet: Mary Hughes, guardian dog conservationist
She’ll share her experiences with Kangals, a rare breed of farm dog, at a talk in Harpswell on Wednesday.
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Rooftop gardening, and cooking lessons, come to new apartment building in Portland
Residents of the Avesta mixed-income apartments on Cumberland Avenue can grow their own vegetables and learn to prepare them in state-of-the-art garden plots and kitchen.
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Sea Change: Hasten the transition to renewable power
For ideas on how to do more, Maine should look just south of the border.
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Grow: Spruce up your patio containers for the late summer season
Try grasses, heuchera and coreopsis
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Beat the heat, keep the flavor with these no-cook dishes
Ceviche with local fish or zucchini noodles with sauce offer satisfying heat-free dining.
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Poor soil? Test now and be ready for next year’s planting season
It may be too late to save under-producing tomato plants or sickly flowers, but knowing what your soil needs will help you prepare for next spring.
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Leg Work: Parking on Portland’s crowded summer streets is a breeze if you ride your bike
The city – and others in Maine – are installing bike racks to encourage cycling.