August 2021
Greetings !
While the calendar may be ticking, we Mainers know that we’ve still got another month of summer. And the best is yet to come. Whether you like to hike, catch rays at the beach, enjoy local art, or discover new restaurants, there’s plenty to keep the summer fun rolling well into September. Read on for recommendations and events to plan your next summer adventure
Off-the-beaten path vegan eats
Craignair vegan lobster roll. Photo courtesy of Causeway Restaurant at Craignair Inn by the Sea
Vegans and vegetarians in Maine’s tourist hot spots never want for good food – but what about when we’re off the beaten path and crave plant-based eats? Here’s a look at 10 hand-held, vegan meals perfect for takeout, picnics, and on-the-go eats tucked away in unexpected spots across the state.
Last chance to subscribe for the Fall edition!
It’s your last chance to subscribe or renew before the fall issue of Green & Healthy Maine HOMES releases in September! 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 client with chemical sensitivities; weatherization myths & facts; and so much more!
The Atlantic Black Box Project
“The Meeting House,” an ink on paper work by Daniel Minter, shows the Abyssinian Meeting House. Courtesy of Maine Historical Societ
A crowd-sourced history project researches and reckons with New England's connections to the trans-Atlantic slave trade.
Beyond Acadia: Hiking the Downeast
Hiker takes in view of Munsons Pitch on Machias River, Heritage Trail.
Looking for an unforgettable hiking experience? The scenic beauty and rural character of Maine’s Downeast coastline easily rivals that of Acadia National Park. This fall, when throngs of visitors are turning south onto MDI to see and hike Acadia, continue eastward into the Bold Coast country for some day hiking experiences you won’t soon forget. Here are seven spots to check out on your next adventure.
From the archives
Beeswax wrap for food storage
Use less plastic in the kitchen: tips and tricks

Chances are, you’ve taken some steps to cut plastic from your life– such as by replacing plastic water bottles with reusable metal or glass. But plastic has an inevitable way of “leaching” its way into our lives, particularly in the kitchen. Here are some handy swaps for your whole kitchen.
Winslow Homer studio
Experience national art landmarks in some of Maine's most scenic places

Summer is the perfect time to visit Maine’s many outdoor art museums and exhibitions. Scattered throughout the state are special places where art and adventure intersect: utterly unique destinations combining national art landmarks with Maine’s unmatched natural beauty.
Upcoming Events
08/21 - Trash Challenge
Portland Parks Conservancy, Downtown Portland

Merryspring Nature Center, $5 (free for members)

MOFGA & South Portland Land Trust, online

Wells Reserve at Laudholm, online

Save the date

Green & Healthy Maine HOMES, Wells Public Library

Green & Healthy Maine HOMES, online

09/24 - 09/26 - Common Ground Country Fair
MOFGA

Maine Bicycle Coalition, Millinocket
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