Sustain Mid-Maine

Sustain Mid-Maine is a grassroots initiative created to conserve our resources, sustain a healthy environment, and promote economic prosperity for the Mid-Maine region. See the about us section for more information.

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CATALYST REUNION was held on January 16 in the Waterville City Council of Chambers. About 50 people attended, both from Sustain Mid-Maine and the public. Check out the Sentinel article about the meeting.

Upcoming Team Meetings

Education Team: Saturday, February 6, 10:00AM on the west side of Lake George Park (off Route 2 between Canaan and Skowhegan)

Steering Committee: Tuesday, February 9, 5:00PM at Mayor's Conference Room at Waterville City Hall 

Rx4 Team: Wednesday, February 10, 5:00PM in Mayor's Confernce Room in Waterville City Hall

QUARRY RD. SKI TRAIL GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION: Will be held on Saturday, February 6 from 10-3PM. Offering a variety of activities including lessons from Central Maine Ski Club, biking demonstrations from CeMeNEMBA, hands-on lasser biathlon demonstrations, and more. For more information contact 207-680-4744

PROTECTING THE NATURE OF MAINE: A documentary of interest which highlights the 50 years of work by the Natural Resources Council of Maine. Will be shown on public television on Saturday February 6 at 11AM; Sunday February 7 at 1:30PM; Sunday February 28 at 10:30AM

UNITY COLLEGE CAREER FAIR: The career fair will be held at Unity College on February 10 from 10-2 PM in the gym. For more information contact ncollins@unity.edu 

A CHEMICAL REACTION: THE STORY OF A TRUE GREEN REVOLUTION: This film will be shown at the Railroad Square Cinema on January 10 at 12:30PM. This documentary tells the story of one woman's fight to eliminate toxic chemicals. A great deal of the footage is shot in Maine, and it is narrated by Paul Tukey, a local based activist. Admission will be charged.

AMAZINGLY COST-EFFECTIVE UPGRADES: Education Team sponsored free presentation by Bill Bassford on January 13 at 5:30PM at Barrels Community Market.

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BUILDING LOCAL FOODS SYSTEMS ON MAINE'S LAND AND SEA: Free public presentation sposored by Living Water Spiritual Center on December 14, 7PM at 93 Halifax St., Winslow. For more information on the program, check out the Education Team page.

NATURAL RESOURCES COUNCIL OF MAINE PROGRAM: TWO MILLION CLEAN ENERGY JOBS NOW was held at Barrels Community Market in Waterville on November 19. For more information, check the Education Team page.

SHOP LOCALLY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON was held at Barrels Community Market in Waterville on December 2. The public was invited to attend the program about the benefits of shopping in downtown Waterville.

THE STORY OF STUFF was held at Railroad Square Cinema in Waterville on November 14. The public was invited to attend a showing of the 20 min. animated film about the downside of consumption. 

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF CLIMATE ACTION is Saturday, October 24 2009. People all around the world will be taking a stand for a safe climate future. Click here to check out what events will be held in your area to educate the public and raise awareness, and also learn more about the 350 organization.

KINDLE: Northern New England Bioneers Conference was held in Portland, Maine on October 16-17, 2009. Summer intern Jamie Nemecek presented on community sustainability action planning. Click here to learn more about the conference.  

COOL CONGRESS CONFERENCE

A group of team members attended the Cool Congress Conference at UMaine Augusta on Saturday October 3. They attended workshops on organizing energy and sustainability committees as well as networked with other grassroots organizations in the area. Click here to check out what Cool Congress is all about.

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