Adult Services Librarian Hazel Onsrud of Curtis Memorial Library in Brunswick has been appointed to the Sustainable Libraries Initiative Advisory Board. This month, Curtis Memorial Library became the first library outside of New York to be certified by SLI. Onsrud’s work in creating the Library of Things (currently over 450 items), the Growing Literacy program […]
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Posted inOpinion
Opinion: This year, take care of yourself – and the Earth
Make 2024 a year of mindfulness, for your well-being, for the well-being of others, and most importantly, for the welfare of our remarkable planet.
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Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Ecomaine seeking Eco-Excellence Award nominees
Ecomaine is accepting nominations for its 2024 Eco-Excellence Awards to honor recycling, sustainability and waste diversion advocates in Maine who are creating more sustainable models of living in their communities. Nominations are open Jan. 17. Nominees can be businesses, schools, nonprofits, municipalities or staff, or individuals. Award recipients will be selected based on the effectiveness, […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Yarmouth Town Council hears updates on climate change initiatives
Three new state laws are “big wins,” Rep. Art Bell says, and a local task force should have a draft of a climate action plan ready in November.
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
Fred Horch: Sustainability practices in action
What does sustainability mean to you? Join me on seven pathways to sustainability, going from good intentions to effective actions that build a better world. In this biweekly column, we’ll use science as our guide to explore ways to meet present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs. Let’s take a […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Falmouth retirement community amps up sustainability efforts
Residents at OceanView at Falmouth are on board because they want to create a “better world” for their children and grandchildren, the director says.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Town continues combating pollution of Topsham Fair Mall Stream
The town has been working to address environmental concerns at the stream, which runs into the Androscoggin River, since 2014.
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
Coastal Meetup events coming to South Portland
Coastal Meetups are a series of events happening this summer ran by the South Portland Sustainability Department, the Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI), and the city’s Comprehensive Plan team. The meetup events are looking for community engagement in planning for coastal flooding events. The events are free to the public, and registration is strongly […]
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Haddock quotas for fishermen have been drastically cut. What does that mean for haddock eaters?
Probably not what you think.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
In South Portland, small sustainability efforts adding up
An electrical equipment rebate program that proved popular with residents ends later this month.