Hello and happy September! Whether you are soaking up the sun-filled days of late summer or looking forward to autumn’s colors, these few weeks bridging the seasons are some of Maine’s best. This month’s newsletter is filled with destinations and events to help you savor September in Maine. Read on for organic apple picking, the artist community of Blue Hill, a beginner’s guide to recreational adult-use cannabis, calming yoga poses, and more! |
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Organic & low-spray apple picking |
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September 12th is Maine Apple Sunday, marking the peak of the harvest when summer apples are still available and the main fall crop is ready for its first pick.
Visit our blog for a list of low-spray and organic Maine farms where you can pick your own apples!
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Off the beaten path:
Deer Isle & Blue Hill Peninsula
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On the cusp of Downeast, just out of reach of the crowds of Mount Desert Island, the Blue Hill Peninsula carves into the Atlantic – with Deer Isle offshore. Whether you are planning a September getaway or thinking ahead to next year, read on for restaurants, boutiques, galleries, and more 'must-sees' on this exquisite slice of the Maine coast. |
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Last chance to subscribe for the Fall edition! |
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It’s your last chance to subscribe or renew before the fall issue of Green & Healthy Maine HOMES releases later this month!
Packed with helpful tips and inspiration for sourcing and using salvaged building materials; the scope of retrofits Maine needs in the next 20-30 years to meet our climate goals; the expansion of electric vehicles in Maine; a home designed for a mother with chemical sensitivities; weatherization myths and facts; and so much more!
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Main streets are the heart of our communities. They are where we go to shop, eat, meet with friends and celebrate all the good things. Read about a Maine nonprofit that is helping our cities and towns bring their communities closer together through their main streets. |
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Are you cannabis curious?
Interested in learning about recreational adult-use marijuana – but not sure where to start? Our beginner’s guide provides a great overview including a glossary of cannabis terms, what you need to know about Maine laws, various types of consumption and more.
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Restorative yoga
Restorative yoga is a calming, balancing style of yoga meant to relax, rejuvenate and replenish your body and your mind. Here are a few simple poses to help you destress, stretch your body, and feel calmer.
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NRCM, online
Wells Public Library
Maine Cheese Guild, Pittsfield
Deering Center Neighborhood Association
Maine Pomological Society, various orchards across Maine
Green & Healthy Maine HOMES, online
Portland Downtown
Wells Reserve at Laudholm
Wells Reserve at Laudholm, online
Maine Audubon, Gilsland Farm
Merryspring Nature Center, online
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Maine Bicycle Coalition, Millinocket
South Portland Community Center
MOFGA Education Center
Blue Hill
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Follow along for all the latest news and inspiration for your happy, healthy, and sustainable life!
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