#maine — Public Fediverse posts

So, next week the apple blossoms should be blooming in my favorite orchard (atop a hill in the next town over). I'll be able to gauge things by looking at the neighborhood trees. Taking in the blossoms is one of my traditions. Back when I was a kid, we had both apple and pear trees in our yard, and lying in the grass atop a blossom carpet always grounded me (and still does). (Pic is from last year.)

#FootpathFriday #AppleBlossomSeason #SpendTimeOutdoors #AppleBlossom #Orchards #Maine

https://www.europesays.com/people/72536/ Vance uses fraud task force work to denigrate Democrats in Maine #2026Elections #DonaldTrump #Elections #GeneralNews #GovernmentPrograms #health #IranWar #JamesDavidVance #JanetMills #JaredGolden #JDVance #maine #MEStateWire #PaulLepage #Politics #ProtestsAndDemonstrations #SusanCollins #USDemocraticParty #USNews #USRepublicanParty #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesGovernment #WashingtonNews

I don't quite get #JanetMills. She vetoed the #DatacenterMoratorium, but passes a #CellPhoneBan in schools. 🤷🏼 I want to say, "Good for her," but...

#Maine public schools will soon be required to #BanPhones during school day

by Max Williams, WGME
Mon, April 13, 2026 at 8:48 PM
Updated Thu, April 16, 2026

PORTLAND (WGME) -- "By August 1, all Maine public schools will be required to ban phones for the entire school day.

" 'It's a distraction, and they are there to learn,' phone ban supporter Dan Melnick said.

"Signed into law as part of Governor Janet Mills' supplemental budget, it will allocate more than $300,000 to implement. The new policy is a '#BellToBell' policy, meaning phones are allowed on school property but cannot be used at any point during the school day."

[...]

"Experts say too much screen time has been linked to depression and, in some cases, suicide.

" 'It is very dangerous, because we're talking about people whose brains are not fully developed, and as it develops, it's creating certain neurocircuitry that is hard to undo,' Northern Light Acadia Hospital Medical Director of Pediatric Inpatient Services Dr. Nadia Mendiola said."

Read more:
https://wgme.com/news/local/maine-public-schools-will-soon-be-required-to-ban-phones-during-school-day-governor-janet-mills

#MainePol #CellPhoneBans #PutThePhoneDown #SmartPhoneAddiction #TooMuchScreenTime #TeenMentalHealth #LetKidsBeKids

Vice President JD Vance addresses Maine fraud during Bangor visit

Vice President JD Vance visi…
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https://www.europesays.com/2991436/

https://www.europesays.com/people/71816/ Vance Blames Democrats as U.S. Halts Some Medicaid Payments, Claiming Fraud #Bangor(Me) #Collins #DemocraticParty #DonaldJ #FederalBudget(US) #FraudsAndSwindling #JD #JamesDavidVance #JanetT(1947) #JDVance #LePage #maine #medicaid #MidtermElections2026 #Mills #PaulR #RepublicanParty #Senate #SusanM #Trump #UnitedStatesPoliticsAndGovernment #Vance

What a farce -- Yeah we know how moderate that Trump insect Susan Collins is every time she"s "concerned."
Hopefully, Maine will pull off the Trump-Epstein Class ticks, starting with that Trump insect Susan Collins

#maine #massachusetts #boston #democracy #senate #vote #democrats #fascism #politics #world #America #elections #tyranny #freedom #Canada #resistance #America #reddit #meidastouch #corruption #education #DNC

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What a farce -- Yeah we know how moderate that Trump insect Susan Collins is every time she"s "concerned."
Hopefully, Maine will pull off the Trump-Epstein Class ticks, starting with that Trump insect Susan Collins

#maine #massachusetts #boston #democracy #senate #vote #democrats #fascism #politics #world #America #elections #tyranny #freedom #Canada #resistance #America #reddit #meidastouch #corruption #education #DNC

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What a farce -- Yeah we know how moderate that Trump insect Susan Collins is every time she"s "concerned."
Hopefully, Maine will pull off the Trump-Epstein Class ticks, starting with that Trump insect Susan Collins

#maine #massachusetts #boston #democracy #senate #vote #democrats #fascism #politics #world #America #elections #tyranny #freedom #Canada #resistance #America #reddit #meidastouch #corruption #education #DNC

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What a farce -- Yeah we know how moderate that Trump insect Susan Collins is every time she"s "concerned."
Hopefully, Maine will pull off the Trump-Epstein Class ticks, starting with that Trump insect Susan Collins

#maine #massachusetts #boston #democracy #senate #vote #democrats #fascism #politics #world #America #elections #tyranny #freedom #Canada #resistance #America #reddit #meidastouch #corruption #education #DNC

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What a farce -- Yeah we know how moderate that Trump insect Susan Collins is every time she"s "concerned."
Hopefully, Maine will pull off the Trump-Epstein Class ticks, starting with that Trump insect Susan Collins

#maine #massachusetts #boston #democracy #senate #vote #democrats #fascism #politics #world #America #elections #tyranny #freedom #Canada #resistance #America #reddit #meidastouch #corruption #education #DNC

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Vance speaks in Maine about fraud investigations

BANGOR, Maine (AP) — Vice President JD Vance highlighted th…
#UnitedStates #US #USA #2026elections #APTopNews #DonaldTrump #elections #generalnews #Governmentprograms #health #JamesDavidVance #JanetMills #JaredGolden #jdvance #Maine #MEStateWire #paullepage #Politics #ShennaBellows #SusanCollins #U.S.DemocraticParty #U.S.News #U.S.RepublicanParty #UnitedStatesgovernment #vance #vicepresident #VP #Washingtonnews
https://www.europesays.com/2989470/

Well this is a bummer. I get that #FoodStamp fraud prevention is important, but I think the penalty was too harsh. And apparently, the local grocer was unable to bounce back. When I worked for the Reiche School Library, I admired what a gem Fresh Approach was for the neighborhood. Kids and teachers would gather there after school. It was (and still is) a hopping little place. And while I would love to see another local grocery store or a food co-op go into that space, considering the rent increases in #PortlandME because of #gentrification, that probably isn't going to happen.

#FreshApproach market in Portland’s West End will close

Chet and Peggy Knights say they weren’t able to overcome the loss in business after their SNAP license was revoked.

by Peggy Grodinsky, May 13, 2026

" 'With deep regret and broken hearts,” grocers Chet and Peggy Knights announced on social media Wednesday that they are closing Fresh Approach, their longtime West End store.
The Knights have run the classic neighborhood market, located on Brackett Street opposite Reiche Elementary School, for 34 years.
'I’m very sad to hear the news,' said Reiche teacher Kevin Brewster, who was waiting at the lunch counter for his meatball sandwich at noon Wednesday. 'It’s a neighborhood institution.' "

[...]

"The store lost its license to accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits in February 2025, after an undercover compliance agent was able to purchase ineligible nonfood items. Their Facebook post acknowledged the wrongdoing, and noted that after 11 months, the Knights were able to renew the license.

"But that long stretch without 'a very big part of our business' took its toll. A neighborhood-sponsored GoFundMe campaign helped the beloved store survive the immediate crisis, but even at the time, the Knights said they were unsure it would be enough to save the store."

https://www.pressherald.com/2026/05/13/fresh-approach-market-in-portlands-west-end-will-close/

Archived version:
https://archive.md/3xduI

#MaineNews #NeighborhoodStores #FoodDeserts #FreshFood #Maine

#JDVance is in #Maine today and Amanda McGonigle is there with her @catsonacouch crew to greet him!

https://www.instagram.com/p/DYUm_ymOaYs/

#50501movement

Salmon farm faces new cruelty claims as Trump seeks to supersize fish farming https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/may/14/seafood-company-abuse-claims-fish-farming #Fish #TrumpAdministration #Fish #Maine #Environment #Food #UsNews

Salmon farm faces new cruelty claims as Trump seeks to supersize fish farming https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/may/14/seafood-company-abuse-claims-fish-farming #Fish #TrumpAdministration #Fish #Maine #Environment #Food #UsNews

#Maine #weather discussion from Pine Tree Weather - The axis of heavy rainfall is still in question https://pinetreeweather.substack.com/p/the-axis-of-heavy-rainfall-is-still #MEwx

Portland, Maine’s Most Popular Italian Restaurants Right Now

There are so many wonderful cuisines in the world. However, I’m not sure any hold a candle to Italian. It’s the perfect combination of comfort and flavor. Whether it’s savory dishes or sweet trea…
#dining #cooking #diet #food #Italianbistrofood #articles #bistrofood #Italia #Italian #italiano #italy #maine #mainerestaurants #Portland
https://www.diningandcooking.com/2641422/portland-maines-most-popular-italian-restaurants-right-now-2/

Portland, Maine’s Most Popular Italian Restaurants Right Now https://www.diningandcooking.com/2641422/portland-maines-most-popular-italian-restaurants-right-now-2/ #articles #BistroFood #Italia #Italian #ItalianBistroFood #italiano #italy #maine #MaineRestaurants #Portland

https://www.europesays.com/people/70113/ Vance: White House has ‘open heart’ to working with Maine on fraud #bangor #BangorInternationalAirport #fraud #GovJanetMills #JamesDavidVance #JDVance #maine #Maine'sTotalCoverage #Politics #TrumpAdministration #VicePresident #VicePresidentVisit #WMTW

Trump administration freezes some Medicare enrollments in fraud crackdown

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administ…
#UnitedStates #US #USA #america #BillClinton #DonaldTrump #generalnews #Governmentprograms #health #Hospicecare #JanetMills #jdvance #Maine #MEStateWire #medicare #mehmetoz #minnesota #MNStateWire #Politics #TriciaNeumann #U.S.DepartmentofHealthandHumanServices #UnitedStatesgovernment #unitedstatesofamerica #USnews #USTopics #USAnews #Washingtonnews
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Conservatives mock Maine ‘climate refugees’ who found feces on porch https://www.byteseu.com/2016907/ #Austin #Climate #ClimateChange #ClimateChangeEnvironment #GlobalWarming #HomelessCrisis #Maine #Politics #texas

MaineDOT to Work on Milford Bridge in Old Town — 05/13/2026 12:35 PM EDT

May 13, 2026 - Starting May 13, the Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) will begin work on Milford Bridge in Old Town for a bridge wearing surface replacement project. The project work will include resetting curbs, structural concrete repair of bridge joint headers, joint seal replacements, milling of existing surface, paving of a new asphalt wearing surface, and ADA compliant…
#Maine #Traffic

#Maine #weather discussion from Pine Tree Weather - Showers enter the region on Wednesday https://pinetreeweather.substack.com/p/showers-enter-the-region-on-wednesday #MEwx

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VP JD Vance to discuss efforts to combat fraud during Maine visit

The White House has confirmed that Vice President JD Vance will visit Bangor on Thursday.On Monday, the Maine…
#UnitedStates #US #USA #Bangor #BangorInternationalAirport #fraud #JamesDavidVance #jdvance #Maine #Maine'sTotalCoverage #Politics #TrumpAdministration #vance #vicepresident #vicepresidentjdvance #vicepresidentvisit #VP #WMTW
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https://www.europesays.com/news/27714/ Hegseth faces new questioning from Congress on the Iran war #BettyMcCollum #California #DanCaine #DonaldTrump #GeneralNews #GovernmentAndPolitics #Headlines #Iran #IranGovernment #IranWar #LindseyGraham #LisaMurkowski #Maine #MEStateWire #MilitaryAndDefense #MitchMcConnell #News #PeteHegseth #Politics #RosaDeLauro #SusanCollins #TopStories #USDemocraticParty #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesCongress #UnitedStatesGovernment #WashingtonNews #WorldNews

‘Maine Shore’ by Dorothy Keeley Aldis

#poem #poetry #american #literature #maine

https://www.deadpoetsdaily.com/p/dorothy-keeley-aldis-poem-maine-shore

Hegseth faces new questioning from Congress on the Iran war

WASHINGTON …
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Hegseth faces new questioning from Congress on the Iran war https://www.byteseu.com/2013217/ #BettyMcCollum #California #Conflicts #DanCaine #DonaldTrump #GeneralNews #Iran #IranGovernment #IranWar #LindseyGraham #LisaMurkowski #Maine #MEStateWire #MiddleEast #MilitaryAndDefense #MitchMcConnell #PeteHegseth #Politics #SusanCollins #USDemocraticParty #USRepublicanParty #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesGovernment #WarAndUnrest #WashingtonNews #WorldNews

#Maine #weather discussion from Pine Tree Weather - A cool Tuesday before an unsettled rest of the week https://pinetreeweather.substack.com/p/a-cool-tuesday-before-an-unsettled #MEwx

https://www.europesays.com/people/66622/ Vice President JD Vance set to speak in Maine on Thursday #2026 #AM #bangor #BangorInternationalAirport #BangorMaine #country #Democrat #election #Email #event #fraud #JamesDavidVance #jd #JDVance #maine #midterms #PresidentDonaldTrump #Republican #state #thursday #UnionAddress #Vance #VicePresident #VicePresidentVance #visit #way #WhiteHouse

We are currently in rehearsal for The Playhouse at McConnellstown's first show of the season, "MUFFED," running June 12 to 21. It's the story of Farmington, Maine's 43rd annual "Chester Greenwood Festival," in honor of the inventor of the Earmuff. Tickets available NOW at littletheater.com or 814-627-0311. #theater #theatre #community #communitytheater #communitytheatre #theplayhouseatmcconnellstown #mcconnellstown #huntingdon #huntingdoncounty #muffed #farmington #farmingtonmaine #maine

We are currently in rehearsal for The Playhouse at McConnellstown's first show of the season, "MUFFED," running June 12 to 21. It's the story of Farmington, Maine's 43rd annual "Chester Greenwood Festival," in honor of the inventor of the Earmuff. Tickets available NOW at littletheater.com or 814-627-0311. #theater #theatre #community #communitytheater #communitytheatre #theplayhouseatmcconnellstown #mcconnellstown #huntingdon #huntingdoncounty #muffed #farmington #farmingtonmaine #maine

We are currently in rehearsal for The Playhouse at McConnellstown's first show of the season, "MUFFED," running June 12 to 21. It's the story of Farmington, Maine's 43rd annual "Chester Greenwood Festival," in honor of the inventor of the Earmuff. Tickets available NOW at littletheater.com or 814-627-0311. #theater #theatre #community #communitytheater #communitytheatre #theplayhouseatmcconnellstown #mcconnellstown #huntingdon #huntingdoncounty #muffed #farmington #farmingtonmaine #maine

We are currently in rehearsal for The Playhouse at McConnellstown's first show of the season, "MUFFED," running June 12 to 21. It's the story of Farmington, Maine's 43rd annual "Chester Greenwood Festival," in honor of the inventor of the Earmuff. Tickets available NOW at littletheater.com or 814-627-0311. #theater #theatre #community #communitytheater #communitytheatre #theplayhouseatmcconnellstown #mcconnellstown #huntingdon #huntingdoncounty #muffed #farmington #farmingtonmaine #maine

We are currently in rehearsal for The Playhouse at McConnellstown's first show of the season, "MUFFED," running June 12 to 21. It's the story of Farmington, Maine's 43rd annual "Chester Greenwood Festival," in honor of the inventor of the Earmuff. Tickets available NOW at littletheater.com or 814-627-0311. #theater #theatre #community #communitytheater #communitytheatre #theplayhouseatmcconnellstown #mcconnellstown #huntingdon #huntingdoncounty #muffed #farmington #farmingtonmaine #maine

#RightWing #pundit and #neverTrumper #DavidFrench did a hit piece on #GrahamPlatner, the #Democrat running for #Senate against #SusanCollins of #Maine. There was a lot to respond to. I chose these two points.

#RightWing #pundit and #neverTrumper #DavidFrench did a hit piece on #GrahamPlatner, the #Democrat running for #Senate against #SusanCollins of #Maine. There was a lot to respond to. I chose these two points.

#RightWing #pundit and #neverTrumper #DavidFrench did a hit piece on #GrahamPlatner, the #Democrat running for #Senate against #SusanCollins of #Maine. There was a lot to respond to. I chose these two points.

#RightWing #pundit and #neverTrumper #DavidFrench did a hit piece on #GrahamPlatner, the #Democrat running for #Senate against #SusanCollins of #Maine. There was a lot to respond to. I chose these two points.

#RightWing #pundit and #neverTrumper #DavidFrench did a hit piece on #GrahamPlatner, the #Democrat running for #Senate against #SusanCollins of #Maine. There was a lot to respond to. I chose these two points.

Graham may not be who you think he is. But what do we do about it?

#Maine #GrahamPlatner #DoNotTrust #GiftLink #NoRepublicansEverAgain #USPol

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/10/opinion/graham-platner-democrats-senate-maine.html?unlocked_article_code=1.hVA.UEvG.qwG75Fjhx1kW&smid=url-share

#Changemaker Spotlight: #MichaelShaughnessy

A dedicated Friend of the #PresumpscotRiver

By Amy Paradysz, Winter 2025-26

Excerpt: "Shaughnessy, who became president of the Friends group in 2010, is inspired by the historical record of #ChiefPolin saying he 'belonged to' the Presumpscot River. Shaughnessy says, 'That has been a bellwether for us, conceptually, that we all belong to the river and the river could be cared for much better.' "

Read more:
https://www.greenhealthymaine.com/blog/changemaker-michael-shaughnessy

#SolarPunkSunday #MaineRivers #FriendsOfThePresumpscotRiver #Riverkeepers #WaterIsLife #Changemakers #Maine #EnvironmentalStewardship

#Changemaker Spotlight: #MichaelShaughnessy

A dedicated Friend of the #PresumpscotRiver

By Amy Paradysz, Winter 2025-26

Excerpt: "Shaughnessy, who became president of the Friends group in 2010, is inspired by the historical record of #ChiefPolin saying he 'belonged to' the Presumpscot River. Shaughnessy says, 'That has been a bellwether for us, conceptually, that we all belong to the river and the river could be cared for much better.' "

Read more:
https://www.greenhealthymaine.com/blog/changemaker-michael-shaughnessy

#SolarPunkSunday #MaineRivers #FriendsOfThePresumpscotRiver #Riverkeepers #WaterIsLife #Changemakers #Maine #EnvironmentalStewardship

#Changemaker Spotlight: #MichaelShaughnessy

A dedicated Friend of the #PresumpscotRiver

By Amy Paradysz, Winter 2025-26

Excerpt: "Shaughnessy, who became president of the Friends group in 2010, is inspired by the historical record of #ChiefPolin saying he 'belonged to' the Presumpscot River. Shaughnessy says, 'That has been a bellwether for us, conceptually, that we all belong to the river and the river could be cared for much better.' "

Read more:
https://www.greenhealthymaine.com/blog/changemaker-michael-shaughnessy

#SolarPunkSunday #MaineRivers #FriendsOfThePresumpscotRiver #Riverkeepers #WaterIsLife #Changemakers #Maine #EnvironmentalStewardship

#Changemaker Spotlight: #MichaelShaughnessy

A dedicated Friend of the #PresumpscotRiver

By Amy Paradysz, Winter 2025-26

Excerpt: "Shaughnessy, who became president of the Friends group in 2010, is inspired by the historical record of #ChiefPolin saying he 'belonged to' the Presumpscot River. Shaughnessy says, 'That has been a bellwether for us, conceptually, that we all belong to the river and the river could be cared for much better.' "

Read more:
https://www.greenhealthymaine.com/blog/changemaker-michael-shaughnessy

#SolarPunkSunday #MaineRivers #FriendsOfThePresumpscotRiver #Riverkeepers #WaterIsLife #Changemakers #Maine #EnvironmentalStewardship

#Changemaker Spotlight: #MichaelShaughnessy

A dedicated Friend of the #PresumpscotRiver

By Amy Paradysz, Winter 2025-26

Excerpt: "Shaughnessy, who became president of the Friends group in 2010, is inspired by the historical record of #ChiefPolin saying he 'belonged to' the Presumpscot River. Shaughnessy says, 'That has been a bellwether for us, conceptually, that we all belong to the river and the river could be cared for much better.' "

Read more:
https://www.greenhealthymaine.com/blog/changemaker-michael-shaughnessy

#SolarPunkSunday #MaineRivers #FriendsOfThePresumpscotRiver #Riverkeepers #WaterIsLife #Changemakers #Maine #EnvironmentalStewardship

Checking out #GearLibraries just makes sense

Sharing equipment makes #OutdoorRecreation more accessible, equitable and #sustainable.

By Amy Paradysz, Winter 2025-26

"We're all familiar with the principle behind #libraries: The community shares a collection of books so we can all access media without having to buy, own or store it. Gear libraries are built on the same notion: Sharing equipment makes outdoor recreation more accessible, more equitable and more sustainable. And sometimes it just makes good sense: Do you really want to own that pull-behind ski chariot that you might use once or twice?

"Thanks to a new coalition called the #MaineGearLibraryNetwork, it’s becoming easier to access a wider variety of gear throughout the state. For example, although #KindlingCollective in downtown #PortlandME doesn’t have enough space to stock a wide variety of outdoor apparel, their members can borrow what they need through #MaineGearShare in #BrunswickME at no additional charge.

" 'The network is a growing coalition of community organizations that are working together to make outdoor recreation more accessible, especially for rural, low-income and historically excluded communities,' said Maine GearShare Advancement Manager Emily Mackeown. 'This means that more Mainers can enjoy the outdoors in all seasons.'

"The lending or renting model varies greatly across the network. At some gear libraries, members can check out items for free—and membership may be as simple as having a card to your local library.

"More commonly, there’s a fee to check out items, but gear libraries that are nonprofits or under the auspices of a public library or university can charge less than a for-profit rental business would.

"Sometimes there’s a sliding scale based on socioeconomic factors; basically, people with more resources subsidize gear for those with fewer resources. At some gear libraries, groups like school outing clubs can save a great deal of money by purchasing a membership that covers hundreds of 'participant days' worth of gear, eliminating choices of what gear, exactly, they can afford to borrow."

Learn more:
https://www.greenhealthymaine.com/blog/gear-libraries

#SolarPunkSunday #BorrowDontBuy #SharingEconomy #SpendTimeInNature #Kayaks #Hiking #Maine #OutdoorRecreation

Checking out #GearLibraries just makes sense

Sharing equipment makes #OutdoorRecreation more accessible, equitable and #sustainable.

By Amy Paradysz, Winter 2025-26

"We're all familiar with the principle behind #libraries: The community shares a collection of books so we can all access media without having to buy, own or store it. Gear libraries are built on the same notion: Sharing equipment makes outdoor recreation more accessible, more equitable and more sustainable. And sometimes it just makes good sense: Do you really want to own that pull-behind ski chariot that you might use once or twice?

"Thanks to a new coalition called the #MaineGearLibraryNetwork, it’s becoming easier to access a wider variety of gear throughout the state. For example, although #KindlingCollective in downtown #PortlandME doesn’t have enough space to stock a wide variety of outdoor apparel, their members can borrow what they need through #MaineGearShare in #BrunswickME at no additional charge.

" 'The network is a growing coalition of community organizations that are working together to make outdoor recreation more accessible, especially for rural, low-income and historically excluded communities,' said Maine GearShare Advancement Manager Emily Mackeown. 'This means that more Mainers can enjoy the outdoors in all seasons.'

"The lending or renting model varies greatly across the network. At some gear libraries, members can check out items for free—and membership may be as simple as having a card to your local library.

"More commonly, there’s a fee to check out items, but gear libraries that are nonprofits or under the auspices of a public library or university can charge less than a for-profit rental business would.

"Sometimes there’s a sliding scale based on socioeconomic factors; basically, people with more resources subsidize gear for those with fewer resources. At some gear libraries, groups like school outing clubs can save a great deal of money by purchasing a membership that covers hundreds of 'participant days' worth of gear, eliminating choices of what gear, exactly, they can afford to borrow."

Learn more:
https://www.greenhealthymaine.com/blog/gear-libraries

#SolarPunkSunday #BorrowDontBuy #SharingEconomy #SpendTimeInNature #Kayaks #Hiking #Maine #OutdoorRecreation