#mainers — Public Fediverse posts

This from my neighbor / selectboard member / #CommunityGarden organizer:

"I am going to put out a big tarp today to kill off the weeds in the vacant plots. Then in a week or so plant some pumpkin seeds to grow to give to rec for the kids to carve in the fall (or sell them by the side of the road to raise funds for the garden). Also I went a little overboard on seedlings this year, I have a few different kinds of peppers, tomatoes, lettuce, i think spaghetti squash, let me know if you want any i can leave them at the garden some time this week."

#SolarPunkSunday #BuildingCommunity #CommunityGardens #GrowYourOwn #PlantSharing #PlantSwap #GYO #GrowYourOwnFood #Mainers

This from my neighbor / selectboard member / #CommunityGarden organizer:

"I am going to put out a big tarp today to kill off the weeds in the vacant plots. Then in a week or so plant some pumpkin seeds to grow to give to rec for the kids to carve in the fall (or sell them by the side of the road to raise funds for the garden). Also I went a little overboard on seedlings this year, I have a few different kinds of peppers, tomatoes, lettuce, i think spaghetti squash, let me know if you want any i can leave them at the garden some time this week."

#SolarPunkSunday #BuildingCommunity #CommunityGardens #GrowYourOwn #PlantSharing #PlantSwap #GYO #GrowYourOwnFood #Mainers

#JaredGolden isn't running, so he could give a shit about #Mainers (or anyone else)...

‘Dangerous and Shameful’: 42 House #Democrats Help #GOP Send #Trump Spying Bill to Senate

“It was these Democrats’ responsibility to stand up against this administration, and they voted to stand down instead,” said one campaigner.

Jessica Corbett, Apr 29, 2026

Excerpt: " 'The 42 Democratic votes to advance Speaker Johnson and Donald Trump’s #surveillance agenda are dangerous and shameful,' she declared.

" 'These Democrats defied their constituents and common sense to undercut meaningful privacy reforms in the House and instead voted to hand over sweeping spy powers to the Trump administration,' she stressed. 'This means continuing #warrantless backdoor searches and allowing an increasing number of federal agencies to exploit the data broker loophole to supercharge #AI and fuel mass #DomesticSurveillance.' "

Read more:
https://www.commondreams.org/news/fisa-section-702-reauthorization

#USPol #Fascism #Authoritarianism #Orwellian #FISA #Section702 #SurveillanceState

#JaredGolden isn't running, so he could give a shit about #Mainers (or anyone else)...

‘Dangerous and Shameful’: 42 House #Democrats Help #GOP Send #Trump Spying Bill to Senate

“It was these Democrats’ responsibility to stand up against this administration, and they voted to stand down instead,” said one campaigner.

Jessica Corbett, Apr 29, 2026

Excerpt: " 'The 42 Democratic votes to advance Speaker Johnson and Donald Trump’s #surveillance agenda are dangerous and shameful,' she declared.

" 'These Democrats defied their constituents and common sense to undercut meaningful privacy reforms in the House and instead voted to hand over sweeping spy powers to the Trump administration,' she stressed. 'This means continuing #warrantless backdoor searches and allowing an increasing number of federal agencies to exploit the data broker loophole to supercharge #AI and fuel mass #DomesticSurveillance.' "

Read more:
https://www.commondreams.org/news/fisa-section-702-reauthorization

#USPol #Fascism #Authoritarianism #Orwellian #FISA #Section702 #SurveillanceState

@MusiqueNow #JanetMills doesn't give a crap about #Mainers! And now she has quit the race. Good riddance!

#MainePol

@MusiqueNow #JanetMills doesn't give a crap about #Mainers! And now she has quit the race. Good riddance!

#MainePol

OMGs! So, we're watching the TV show #YellowJackets and I recognized one of the actresses -- #NicoleMaines, daughter of #WayneMaines. I worked with her dad, and I remember him crowing about his daughter, and how he had been Republican until he realized that they did NOT have his daughter's best interests in mind...

"Nicole Amber Maines (born 1997) is an American actress, comic book writer and #transgender rights activist. Prior to her acting career, she was the anonymous plaintiff in the #Maine Supreme Judicial Court case Doe v. Regional School Unit 26, in which she argued her school district could not deny her access to the female bathroom for being transgender. The court ruled in 2014 that barring transgender students from the school bathroom consistent with their gender identity is unlawful, the first such ruling by a state court.

"As an actress, Maines played #NiaNal on The CW superhero series #Supergirl (2018–2021) in the fourth through sixth seasons. She is the first person to portray a transgender superhero on television. She currently plays the recurring role of Lisa in the second season of Yellowjackets (2023–present)."

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicole_Maines

#Mainers #TransRightsAreHumanRights

OMGs! So, we're watching the TV show #YellowJackets and I recognized one of the actresses -- #NicoleMaines, daughter of #WayneMaines. I worked with her dad, and I remember him crowing about his daughter, and how he had been Republican until he realized that they did NOT have his daughter's best interests in mind...

"Nicole Amber Maines (born 1997) is an American actress, comic book writer and #transgender rights activist. Prior to her acting career, she was the anonymous plaintiff in the #Maine Supreme Judicial Court case Doe v. Regional School Unit 26, in which she argued her school district could not deny her access to the female bathroom for being transgender. The court ruled in 2014 that barring transgender students from the school bathroom consistent with their gender identity is unlawful, the first such ruling by a state court.

"As an actress, Maines played #NiaNal on The CW superhero series #Supergirl (2018–2021) in the fourth through sixth seasons. She is the first person to portray a transgender superhero on television. She currently plays the recurring role of Lisa in the second season of Yellowjackets (2023–present)."

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicole_Maines

#Mainers #TransRightsAreHumanRights

So, these #rainbarrels are a bit pricey (apparently there are bulk discounts though). However, I own two of the terracotta-colored ones, and they have held up during #Maine weather (where it can be warm and rainy one day, freezing the next). Obviously, they should be drained and stored for the winter, but when that doesn't happen, the material seems to be forgiving (unlike the beige rainbarrels -- which are made from lighter plastic)...

This program is not just for #Mainers!

Upcycle Rain Barrels and #Composters

Providing Eco-Friendly Products for More Than 20 Years

2026 MAINE WATER COMPANY RAIN BARREL EVENT

ALL ORDERS WILL BE DELIVERED 10 - 15 BUSINESS DAYS AFTER RECEIPT OF ORDER.

*** BARREL PRICES INCLUDES DELIVERY VIA FEDEX/UPS DIRECTLY TO YOUR HOME OR OFFICE ***

https://upcycle-products.com/me/mwc/

#SolarPunkSunday #RainbarrelProgram #Composter #HarvestingRainwater #WaterCollection #HomeComposting

So, these #rainbarrels are a bit pricey (apparently there are bulk discounts though). However, I own two of the terracotta-colored ones, and they have held up during #Maine weather (where it can be warm and rainy one day, freezing the next). Obviously, they should be drained and stored for the winter, but when that doesn't happen, the material seems to be forgiving (unlike the beige rainbarrels -- which are made from lighter plastic)...

This program is not just for #Mainers!

Upcycle Rain Barrels and #Composters

Providing Eco-Friendly Products for More Than 20 Years

2026 MAINE WATER COMPANY RAIN BARREL EVENT

ALL ORDERS WILL BE DELIVERED 10 - 15 BUSINESS DAYS AFTER RECEIPT OF ORDER.

*** BARREL PRICES INCLUDES DELIVERY VIA FEDEX/UPS DIRECTLY TO YOUR HOME OR OFFICE ***

https://upcycle-products.com/me/mwc/

#SolarPunkSunday #RainbarrelProgram #Composter #HarvestingRainwater #WaterCollection #HomeComposting

#WarrenBuffett complained for decades that boosting
https://kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/news.html#7

Central #California farm closes tulip fields early after
https://kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/cities.html#26a

#Japan hopes the tea leaves prove auspicious ahead
https://kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/etc.html#Japan

Hombre acusado de asesinato en #Arkansas gana la nominación
https://kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/us-capitals.html#Boston

#Mainers shouldn’t have to wait for eye care
https://kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/etc-states.html#19

#Olympics ‘money pot’ attracted #Victorian underworld
https://kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/etc.html#Australia

#WSJ
https://kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/business.html#42

#MDACF - What #Mainers are Asking About #JumpingWorms

February 25, 2026

'Following a recent two-day jumping worm workshop hosted by the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF), it is clear that jumping worms are a top concern for #Maine #gardeners and land managers. This event brought together a knowledgeable lineup of leading researchers from across North America to share the latest science and management strategies.

While the first established populations in the state were discovered as recently as 2014, these invasive pests are now considered widespread and have been confirmed in 13 of Maine's 16 counties. With hundreds of questions submitted by workshop registrants, several key themes emerged regarding how to identify, manage, and prevent the spread of these invasive worms.

Identification: "Is this a jumping worm?"

Many Mainers are concerned about distinguishing jumping worms from other species of earthworms.

- Monitor with a Mustard Drench: To see if jumping worms are present at your location, mix 1/3 cup of ground mustard with a gallon of water and pour it directly on the soil (in a forested setting, brush away leaf litter first); this irritates the worms and brings them to the surface for identification.
- The Timing: Because they are annuals (having a lifespan of only one year), juveniles appear in May and June and are very small and hard to identify. It is best to wait until late July or August to confirm their identity once they develop their distinctive collar.
- The Look: Look for a milky white or gray collar (clitellum) that is smooth, flat, and completely encircles the body like a ring. In contrast, European earthworms have a raised, saddle-shaped clitellum that only goes partway around.
- The Behavior: Jumping worms do not crawl like typical earthworms; they thrash vigorously and wriggle like snakes when touched.

Spread & Prevention: "How do I stop them?"

The most common way jumping worms move is through human activity, particularly the movement of soil, compost, mulch, and nursery plants.

- The "Hidden" Threat: The worms themselves die each winter, but they leave behind tiny, soil-colored cocoons that are nearly impossible to see.
- Arrive Clean, Leave Clean: Cocoons can hitchhike in the treads of #HikingBoots and #tires. Using boot brushes at trailheads and cleaning tools before moving between garden beds is essential.
- Plant Sales & Nursery Stock: When possible, choose bare-root plants and rinse the roots into a bucket to ensure no cocoons are hiding in the root ball.
- Contain and Return: Always dump the wash water and mud back onto the original site where you collected the plants or soil; this ensures you aren't accidentally moving "hitchhiking" cocoons to a new, uninfested area. If you need to dispose of the material, wash your gear over a bucket to capture the sediment, let the soil settle before pouring off the water, and once the remaining mud dries, bag and #solarize it (heating it to at least 104F) before putting it in the trash.

Things you can do right now:

- #Solarization: In Maine, this works best in the peak of summer when the sun is strongest. Spread a thin layer of infested soil, about 6-8 inches deep, onto a #DarkTarp and cover it with a clear drop cloth, sealing the edges to create a "package." Place a simple soil thermometer in the center to track temperature. Research suggests reaching 104F for at least two hours can kill the worms and egg-containing cocoons. If you don't have a soil thermometer, plan to leave the covered soil in full sun for at least three days. On clear, hot summer days, a thin layer will often reach target temperatures within one to two days, but the extra time helps ensure consistent heating throughout the pile and improves your chances of success.
- Hand Removal: For small populations, you can hand-pick worms and drop them into a bucket of soapy water to kill them."

Learn more:
https://www.maine.gov/dacf/about/news/news.shtml?id=13343933

#SolarPunkSunday #Gardening #MaineGardens #Compost #NaturalPestControl #NaturalPestSolutions #InvasiveSpecies #InvasiveSpeciesWeek
#MaineDepartmentOfAgricultureConservationAndForestry

#MDACF - What #Mainers are Asking About #JumpingWorms

February 25, 2026

'Following a recent two-day jumping worm workshop hosted by the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF), it is clear that jumping worms are a top concern for #Maine #gardeners and land managers. This event brought together a knowledgeable lineup of leading researchers from across North America to share the latest science and management strategies.

While the first established populations in the state were discovered as recently as 2014, these invasive pests are now considered widespread and have been confirmed in 13 of Maine's 16 counties. With hundreds of questions submitted by workshop registrants, several key themes emerged regarding how to identify, manage, and prevent the spread of these invasive worms.

Identification: "Is this a jumping worm?"

Many Mainers are concerned about distinguishing jumping worms from other species of earthworms.

- Monitor with a Mustard Drench: To see if jumping worms are present at your location, mix 1/3 cup of ground mustard with a gallon of water and pour it directly on the soil (in a forested setting, brush away leaf litter first); this irritates the worms and brings them to the surface for identification.
- The Timing: Because they are annuals (having a lifespan of only one year), juveniles appear in May and June and are very small and hard to identify. It is best to wait until late July or August to confirm their identity once they develop their distinctive collar.
- The Look: Look for a milky white or gray collar (clitellum) that is smooth, flat, and completely encircles the body like a ring. In contrast, European earthworms have a raised, saddle-shaped clitellum that only goes partway around.
- The Behavior: Jumping worms do not crawl like typical earthworms; they thrash vigorously and wriggle like snakes when touched.

Spread & Prevention: "How do I stop them?"

The most common way jumping worms move is through human activity, particularly the movement of soil, compost, mulch, and nursery plants.

- The "Hidden" Threat: The worms themselves die each winter, but they leave behind tiny, soil-colored cocoons that are nearly impossible to see.
- Arrive Clean, Leave Clean: Cocoons can hitchhike in the treads of #HikingBoots and #tires. Using boot brushes at trailheads and cleaning tools before moving between garden beds is essential.
- Plant Sales & Nursery Stock: When possible, choose bare-root plants and rinse the roots into a bucket to ensure no cocoons are hiding in the root ball.
- Contain and Return: Always dump the wash water and mud back onto the original site where you collected the plants or soil; this ensures you aren't accidentally moving "hitchhiking" cocoons to a new, uninfested area. If you need to dispose of the material, wash your gear over a bucket to capture the sediment, let the soil settle before pouring off the water, and once the remaining mud dries, bag and #solarize it (heating it to at least 104F) before putting it in the trash.

Things you can do right now:

- #Solarization: In Maine, this works best in the peak of summer when the sun is strongest. Spread a thin layer of infested soil, about 6-8 inches deep, onto a #DarkTarp and cover it with a clear drop cloth, sealing the edges to create a "package." Place a simple soil thermometer in the center to track temperature. Research suggests reaching 104F for at least two hours can kill the worms and egg-containing cocoons. If you don't have a soil thermometer, plan to leave the covered soil in full sun for at least three days. On clear, hot summer days, a thin layer will often reach target temperatures within one to two days, but the extra time helps ensure consistent heating throughout the pile and improves your chances of success.
- Hand Removal: For small populations, you can hand-pick worms and drop them into a bucket of soapy water to kill them."

Learn more:
https://www.maine.gov/dacf/about/news/news.shtml?id=13343933

#SolarPunkSunday #Gardening #MaineGardens #Compost #NaturalPestControl #NaturalPestSolutions #InvasiveSpecies #InvasiveSpeciesWeek
#MaineDepartmentOfAgricultureConservationAndForestry

#Mainers drove #Polhaus out of the state, so now he's taken up shop in NH...

With #NeoNazi rally in #ConcordNH, #extremism and #hate are on the rise in #NewHampshire

The demonstration in Concord was the group’s largest in almost a year. They’ve also rallied elsewhere, in places like Florida and Ohio.

by Charlotte Matherly August 22, 2025

Excerpt: "#ChristopherPohlhaus, the tattoo artist and ex-Marine who founded Blood Tribe several years ago, first appeared on the Southern Poverty Law Center’s radar during the fall of 2021.

The following year, Pohlhaus worked to build a #BloodTribe basecamp near the rural town of #SpringfieldME. He has since sold the land and moved away."

https://ledgertranscript.com/2025/08/22/with-neo-nazi-rally-in-concord-extremism-and-hate-are-on-the-rise-in-new-hampshire/

#NHPol #Nazis #WhiteSupremacists #Fascists #PunchANazi

#Mainers drove #Polhaus out of the state, so now he's taken up shop in NH...

With #NeoNazi rally in #ConcordNH, #extremism and #hate are on the rise in #NewHampshire

The demonstration in Concord was the group’s largest in almost a year. They’ve also rallied elsewhere, in places like Florida and Ohio.

by Charlotte Matherly August 22, 2025

Excerpt: "#ChristopherPohlhaus, the tattoo artist and ex-Marine who founded Blood Tribe several years ago, first appeared on the Southern Poverty Law Center’s radar during the fall of 2021.

The following year, Pohlhaus worked to build a #BloodTribe basecamp near the rural town of #SpringfieldME. He has since sold the land and moved away."

https://ledgertranscript.com/2025/08/22/with-neo-nazi-rally-in-concord-extremism-and-hate-are-on-the-rise-in-new-hampshire/

#NHPol #Nazis #WhiteSupremacists #Fascists #PunchANazi

@Da_Gut This is obviously ICE targeting a business -- in this case, #BackyardFarms (who grow some good stuff). They are trying to scare away #Farmworkers who help provide #Mainers with fresh food!

@Da_Gut This is obviously ICE targeting a business -- in this case, #BackyardFarms (who grow some good stuff). They are trying to scare away #Farmworkers who help provide #Mainers with fresh food!

TY, @mxtiffanyleigh ! Now we know where #Disappeared #Mainers have been taken!

#ICEOut #ICEOutOfMaine #Illegal #Unconstitutional #USPol

TY, @mxtiffanyleigh ! Now we know where #Disappeared #Mainers have been taken!

#ICEOut #ICEOutOfMaine #Illegal #Unconstitutional #USPol

Gotta love #MaineDSA! Putting out quality information for #Mainers protecting #NewMainers (and everyone else)!

Did you see ICE?

Here's what to do next - a comradely reminder from your local Maine DSA chapter.

The Maine Immigrant Rights Coalition. and other community partners have set up a hotine to report potential CE sightings. Please use the SALUTE method when reporting ICE to the hotine, Unconfirmed sightings create panic and confusion. please save the number to your phone, or take a tab with the number to keep handy.

Size: How many agents/vehicles?
Activity: What are they doing?
Location: Where exactly is this happening? (exact address if possible)
Unit: what agency? (ICE, CBP. etc)
Time: When did you see this?
Equipment: Vehicle descriptions, clothing, badges, etc.

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: All people living in the United States have rights regardless of your citizenship. Take a moment to learn about YOUR personal rights You shod learn about your rights beforehand so you can exercise them when needed:

Read about your rights: maineimmigrantrights.org/mirc-resource-hub/

This hotline needs volunteers! You can find the sign up link fo get trained and
become a volunteer at maineimmigrantrights.org/mirc-resource-hub/

Hotline number: (207) 544-9989.

#WeKeepUsSafe #MaineResists #ResistICE #SALUTE #KYR #KnowYourRights

Gotta love #MaineDSA! Putting out quality information for #Mainers protecting #NewMainers (and everyone else)!

Did you see ICE?

Here's what to do next - a comradely reminder from your local Maine DSA chapter.

The Maine Immigrant Rights Coalition. and other community partners have set up a hotine to report potential CE sightings. Please use the SALUTE method when reporting ICE to the hotine, Unconfirmed sightings create panic and confusion. please save the number to your phone, or take a tab with the number to keep handy.

Size: How many agents/vehicles?
Activity: What are they doing?
Location: Where exactly is this happening? (exact address if possible)
Unit: what agency? (ICE, CBP. etc)
Time: When did you see this?
Equipment: Vehicle descriptions, clothing, badges, etc.

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: All people living in the United States have rights regardless of your citizenship. Take a moment to learn about YOUR personal rights You shod learn about your rights beforehand so you can exercise them when needed:

Read about your rights: maineimmigrantrights.org/mirc-resource-hub/

This hotline needs volunteers! You can find the sign up link fo get trained and
become a volunteer at maineimmigrantrights.org/mirc-resource-hub/

Hotline number: (207) 544-9989.

#WeKeepUsSafe #MaineResists #ResistICE #SALUTE #KYR #KnowYourRights

So, #Mainers, the #ICE invasion is on! Keep an eye out, have a whistle handy! We need to let #KrustiGnome know we want #ICEOutForGood !

#ICEOutMaine #ICEOut

So, #Mainers, the #ICE invasion is on! Keep an eye out, have a whistle handy! We need to let #KrustiGnome know we want #ICEOutForGood !

#ICEOutMaine #ICEOut

#MaineNeeds #DreamList for Winter 25/26

by: Heather Tracy

"Baby it's cold outside! We can't keep these items in stock and need your help to ensure all Mainer's are cozy and cared for this fall and winter!"

https://www.dreamlist.com/list/pealrbdtaezelba2adljfatiaa#

@newsbot

#Maine #Mainers #MutualAid #MainersHelpingMainers #Houseless #Homeless
#Unhoused #Donations #PrebleStreet

#MaineNeeds #DreamList for Winter 25/26

by: Heather Tracy

"Baby it's cold outside! We can't keep these items in stock and need your help to ensure all Mainer's are cozy and cared for this fall and winter!"

https://www.dreamlist.com/list/pealrbdtaezelba2adljfatiaa#

@newsbot

#Maine #Mainers #MutualAid #MainersHelpingMainers #Houseless #Homeless
#Unhoused #Donations #PrebleStreet

Winter 25/26 for #MaineNeeds

by: Heather Tracy

"Baby it's cold outside! We can't keep these items in stock and need your help to ensure all Mainers are cozy and cared for this fall and winter!"

https://www.dreamlist.com/list/pealrbdtaezelba2adljfatiaa#

#Maine #Mainers #MainersHelpingMainers #Unhoused #Donations #MaineNeeds

Winter 25/26 for #MaineNeeds

by: Heather Tracy

"Baby it's cold outside! We can't keep these items in stock and need your help to ensure all Mainers are cozy and cared for this fall and winter!"

https://www.dreamlist.com/list/pealrbdtaezelba2adljfatiaa#

#Maine #Mainers #MainersHelpingMainers #Unhoused #Donations #MaineNeeds

#Unhoused Gear

ACCEPTING:
Tents
Sleeping bags
Sleeping mats
Personal sized coolers
Water bottles
Adult backpacks, duffel bags
$5-10 DD gift cards
Smartphones (w/ charger)

https://www.maineneeds.org/donations

@newsbot

#Maine #Mainers #MainersHelpingMainers
#Unhoused #Donations #PrebleStreet

#Unhoused Gear

ACCEPTING:
Tents
Sleeping bags
Sleeping mats
Personal sized coolers
Water bottles
Adult backpacks, duffel bags
$5-10 DD gift cards
Smartphones (w/ charger)

https://www.maineneeds.org/donations

@newsbot

#Maine #Mainers #MainersHelpingMainers
#Unhoused #Donations #PrebleStreet

#MaineNeeds - We strive to get basic, essential resources to those who need them most.

DONATION HOURS:
Tuesday 10am-1pm, 6pm-8pm
Thursday 10am-1pm
Saturday 10am-12pm

Location:
Maine Needs
2385 Congress Street
Portland, ME 04102

Please bring donations to the doors around the back of the building. We’ll meet you inside to sort through your items together!

What we need - DONATION Guidelines:

Give like you are giving to your best friend - washed and in great condition, no stains, tears or pet hair. No formal wear or business attire, no political, religious or crude language. PLEASE NO BIG, BLACK TRASH BAGS- please sort into smaller reusable grocery bags, paper bags or other totes.

Please note:

If you have something to give that isn’t specifically listed here, you can always ask a volunteer at drop off to sort through your donations with you. We can generally take in season clothing for all ages/sizes unless specifically stated otherwise.

If you have items we can’t accept, we will do our best to help you find another place to donate to."

https://www.maineneeds.org/donations

#Maine #Mainers #MainersHelpingMainers
#Unhoused #Donations #PrebleStreet

#MaineNeeds - We strive to get basic, essential resources to those who need them most.

DONATION HOURS:
Tuesday 10am-1pm, 6pm-8pm
Thursday 10am-1pm
Saturday 10am-12pm

Location:
Maine Needs
2385 Congress Street
Portland, ME 04102

Please bring donations to the doors around the back of the building. We’ll meet you inside to sort through your items together!

What we need - DONATION Guidelines:

Give like you are giving to your best friend - washed and in great condition, no stains, tears or pet hair. No formal wear or business attire, no political, religious or crude language. PLEASE NO BIG, BLACK TRASH BAGS- please sort into smaller reusable grocery bags, paper bags or other totes.

Please note:

If you have something to give that isn’t specifically listed here, you can always ask a volunteer at drop off to sort through your donations with you. We can generally take in season clothing for all ages/sizes unless specifically stated otherwise.

If you have items we can’t accept, we will do our best to help you find another place to donate to."

https://www.maineneeds.org/donations

#Maine #Mainers #MainersHelpingMainers
#Unhoused #Donations #PrebleStreet

#PortlandME - #PrebleStreetResourceCenter - #FoodDonationsNeeded

Food & Pantry Top Needs

- Ground coffee
- Jelly (smaller jars preferred)
- Juices
- Canned meats (tuna, chicken and Spam)
- Marinara sauce (jars or flip top cans)
- Canned black beans (flip top cans preferred)
- Dried pasta of any kind
- Hearty canned or jarred soups
- Canned or jarred stews (beef stew, chili with meat, vegetarian options, etc.)
- Oatmeal (especially microwaveable and flavored packets)
- Hot Chocolate packets
- Ensure Protein Shakes
- Cheese (especially American and Cheddar)
- Soft granola bars
- Cereal
- Pancake mixes
- Snack items (microwave popcorn, packaged nuts, chocolate covered raisins/almonds, yogurt covered raisins/almonds, etc.)
- Condiments (salad dressings, mustard, mayonnaise, ketchup, oil & vinegar)
- Pickles
- Holiday treats/snacks

WHEN AND WHERE TO DONATE
Food

Food Security Hub
75 Darling Ave, South Portland
Pantry Entrance (left side of the building)
7 days a week: 9am-3pm

Non-food items [see next post]

#MaineNeeds
2385 Congress Street, Portland, ME

https://www.preblestreet.org/you-can-help/in-kind-donations/

#Maine #Mainers #MainersHelpingMainers #Unhoused #FoodInsecurity #Donations #PortlandME #PrebleStreet

#PortlandME - #PrebleStreetResourceCenter - #FoodDonationsNeeded

Food & Pantry Top Needs

- Ground coffee
- Jelly (smaller jars preferred)
- Juices
- Canned meats (tuna, chicken and Spam)
- Marinara sauce (jars or flip top cans)
- Canned black beans (flip top cans preferred)
- Dried pasta of any kind
- Hearty canned or jarred soups
- Canned or jarred stews (beef stew, chili with meat, vegetarian options, etc.)
- Oatmeal (especially microwaveable and flavored packets)
- Hot Chocolate packets
- Ensure Protein Shakes
- Cheese (especially American and Cheddar)
- Soft granola bars
- Cereal
- Pancake mixes
- Snack items (microwave popcorn, packaged nuts, chocolate covered raisins/almonds, yogurt covered raisins/almonds, etc.)
- Condiments (salad dressings, mustard, mayonnaise, ketchup, oil & vinegar)
- Pickles
- Holiday treats/snacks

WHEN AND WHERE TO DONATE
Food

Food Security Hub
75 Darling Ave, South Portland
Pantry Entrance (left side of the building)
7 days a week: 9am-3pm

Non-food items [see next post]

#MaineNeeds
2385 Congress Street, Portland, ME

https://www.preblestreet.org/you-can-help/in-kind-donations/

#Maine #Mainers #MainersHelpingMainers #Unhoused #FoodInsecurity #Donations #PortlandME #PrebleStreet

#Maine #GovernorJanetMills releases $1.25 million to help #FoodBanks respond to #SNAP losses

Mills also has not ruled out calling a special session of the Legislature so roughly 170,000 Mainers don’t lose federal food assistance.

by Randy Billings. October 30, 2025

FALMOUTH — "Gov. Janet Mills said Wednesday that her administration is releasing an additional $1.25 million in funding for food pantries and anti-hunger programs in a bid to keep nearly 170,000 low-income Maine families from losing assistance during the federal government shutdown.

"Mills said the funding would be distributed through the #GoodShepherdFoodBank and the #AreaAgenciesOnAging to support programs such as #MealsOnWheels and other anti-hunger organizations.

" 'When the federal government fails, Maine will not,' Mills said in a written statement. 'When challenges arise, Maine people step up.'

"Mills is using $1 million from the governor’s contingency account and the John T. Gorman Foundation is providing $250,000. The Portland nonprofit noted that 55,000 children could lose food assistance.

"Heather Paquette, president of Good Shepherd, said in a written statement that the funding will help support nearly 600 food pantries and other partner organizations across the state.

" 'Our partners on the front lines are facing an overwhelming need for food right now and these funds will go to work immediately to help ensure everyone in Maine has access to the food they need to feed themselves and their families during this uncertain time,' Paquette said.

[...]

"Some other states are also announcing emergency funding for food banks and food assistance programs in anticipation of the loss of SNAP benefits. #Minnesota, for example, has announced $4 million for food assistance programs, and #NewYork is committing $30 million."

Read more:
https://www.pressherald.com/2025/10/29/maine-gov-janet-mills-considering-all-options-to-respond-to-loss-of-snap/

Archived version:
https://archive.fo/1nXLP

#USPol #MainePol #MaineResists
#Resistance #ResistTrump #TrumpSucks #TrumpIsABully #TrumpIsAFascist #SNAPCuts #USDACuts #HungerGames #KillThePoor #FoodStamps #FoodInsecurity #District13 #Mainers

#Maine #GovernorJanetMills releases $1.25 million to help #FoodBanks respond to #SNAP losses

Mills also has not ruled out calling a special session of the Legislature so roughly 170,000 Mainers don’t lose federal food assistance.

by Randy Billings. October 30, 2025

FALMOUTH — "Gov. Janet Mills said Wednesday that her administration is releasing an additional $1.25 million in funding for food pantries and anti-hunger programs in a bid to keep nearly 170,000 low-income Maine families from losing assistance during the federal government shutdown.

"Mills said the funding would be distributed through the #GoodShepherdFoodBank and the #AreaAgenciesOnAging to support programs such as #MealsOnWheels and other anti-hunger organizations.

" 'When the federal government fails, Maine will not,' Mills said in a written statement. 'When challenges arise, Maine people step up.'

"Mills is using $1 million from the governor’s contingency account and the John T. Gorman Foundation is providing $250,000. The Portland nonprofit noted that 55,000 children could lose food assistance.

"Heather Paquette, president of Good Shepherd, said in a written statement that the funding will help support nearly 600 food pantries and other partner organizations across the state.

" 'Our partners on the front lines are facing an overwhelming need for food right now and these funds will go to work immediately to help ensure everyone in Maine has access to the food they need to feed themselves and their families during this uncertain time,' Paquette said.

[...]

"Some other states are also announcing emergency funding for food banks and food assistance programs in anticipation of the loss of SNAP benefits. #Minnesota, for example, has announced $4 million for food assistance programs, and #NewYork is committing $30 million."

Read more:
https://www.pressherald.com/2025/10/29/maine-gov-janet-mills-considering-all-options-to-respond-to-loss-of-snap/

Archived version:
https://archive.fo/1nXLP

#USPol #MainePol #MaineResists
#Resistance #ResistTrump #TrumpSucks #TrumpIsABully #TrumpIsAFascist #SNAPCuts #USDACuts #HungerGames #KillThePoor #FoodStamps #FoodInsecurity #District13 #Mainers

#Maine - Local businesses poised to help residents during #SNAP funding pause

Maine Public | By Michael Livingston
Published October 28, 2025 at 3:09 PM EDT

"Local businesses are stepping up across Maine to provide food and supplies for people who will go without SNAP benefits in November due to the government shutdown.

"Nearly 170,000 Mainers are enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program which provides an average of $572 per family every month.

"#SamsItalianFoods, which has multiple locations in the #LewistonAuburn area, plans to give away 10' cheese #pizzas to SNAP families with children in November.

"Store manager Trisha Cottrill said she's watched the generosity spread to other businesses ever since state officials announced the federal government warned them that it will not be distributing benefits last week.

" 'I opened my Facebook this morning and saw that #JustInTime is doing something. #NuttyNettiesCafe is also doing something,' Cotrill said. 'It's really great that the community, as a whole, is pitching in to help ease the burden on families.'

"Receiving a pizza at any Sam's location will require proof of I.D. with a SNAP or #EBTCard with the child present. If a parent wants to eat with their child, Sam's will offer a 10% discount.

"Over a third of all SNAP households have children, according to state data.

"Grocery stores like #MegunticookMarket in #CamdenME are also giving away free food and supplies.

"Owner Nishant Patel said he gave away dozens of bags of fresh produce over the weekend which included tomatoes, onions, bananas and bread."

[...]

"According to Maine DHHS, SNAP benefits already loaded onto EBT cards in October remain available for use to purchase food. Those who need additional resources are encouraged to call their local #FoodPantry or #Call211.

See below for additional businesses that have announced food assistance initiatives via social media:

- Taj Indian & Indo-Chinese Cuisine (#SouthPortlandME)
- Nutty Nellies Cafe (#AuburnME)
- Fresh off the Farm (#RockportME)
- Just-In-Time Recreation (#LewistonME)
- Family Time Dine and Play (#AuburnME)
- J&H Pizza (Auburn)
- Marvelous Macarons (Auburn)
- Bucksport Nutrition (#BucksportME)
- Provender Kitchen & Bar (#EllsworthME)

Read more:
https://www.mainepublic.org/business-and-economy/2025-10-28/local-businesses-poised-to-help-residents-during-snap-funding-pause

#SNAPCuts #MutualAid #FoodInsecurity #FoodAssistance #FreeMeals #Mainers #MainersHelpingMainers

#Maine - Local businesses poised to help residents during #SNAP funding pause

Maine Public | By Michael Livingston
Published October 28, 2025 at 3:09 PM EDT

"Local businesses are stepping up across Maine to provide food and supplies for people who will go without SNAP benefits in November due to the government shutdown.

"Nearly 170,000 Mainers are enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program which provides an average of $572 per family every month.

"#SamsItalianFoods, which has multiple locations in the #LewistonAuburn area, plans to give away 10' cheese #pizzas to SNAP families with children in November.

"Store manager Trisha Cottrill said she's watched the generosity spread to other businesses ever since state officials announced the federal government warned them that it will not be distributing benefits last week.

" 'I opened my Facebook this morning and saw that #JustInTime is doing something. #NuttyNettiesCafe is also doing something,' Cotrill said. 'It's really great that the community, as a whole, is pitching in to help ease the burden on families.'

"Receiving a pizza at any Sam's location will require proof of I.D. with a SNAP or #EBTCard with the child present. If a parent wants to eat with their child, Sam's will offer a 10% discount.

"Over a third of all SNAP households have children, according to state data.

"Grocery stores like #MegunticookMarket in #CamdenME are also giving away free food and supplies.

"Owner Nishant Patel said he gave away dozens of bags of fresh produce over the weekend which included tomatoes, onions, bananas and bread."

[...]

"According to Maine DHHS, SNAP benefits already loaded onto EBT cards in October remain available for use to purchase food. Those who need additional resources are encouraged to call their local #FoodPantry or #Call211.

See below for additional businesses that have announced food assistance initiatives via social media:

- Taj Indian & Indo-Chinese Cuisine (#SouthPortlandME)
- Nutty Nellies Cafe (#AuburnME)
- Fresh off the Farm (#RockportME)
- Just-In-Time Recreation (#LewistonME)
- Family Time Dine and Play (#AuburnME)
- J&H Pizza (Auburn)
- Marvelous Macarons (Auburn)
- Bucksport Nutrition (#BucksportME)
- Provender Kitchen & Bar (#EllsworthME)

Read more:
https://www.mainepublic.org/business-and-economy/2025-10-28/local-businesses-poised-to-help-residents-during-snap-funding-pause

#SNAPCuts #MutualAid #FoodInsecurity #FoodAssistance #FreeMeals #Mainers #MainersHelpingMainers

#FoodPantries in #Maine’s most vulnerable regions brace for #SNAP lapse

by Cameron Levasseur, October 27, 2025

Excerpt: "Rural areas like #AroostookCounty, where SNAP enrollment is well above the state average, are expected to feel a greater strain, as more residents, missing benefits, will turn to food pantries to fill their need.

"Do those pantries have the supply to meet new demand? The short answer is: they’re trying.

" 'There isn’t a program that can replace that,' Blanchard, Catholic Charities’ director of hunger and relief services, said. 'But we’re best suited to do the most good and hit as much need as possible.'

"Food pantries across Maine are already feeling a squeeze levied by cuts to several key #USDA programs earlier this year. In March, the federal government cut approximately $500 million in funding from The Emergency Food Assistance Program (#TEFAP) which provides American-grown food bought by the USDA.

"The Trump administration also ended the #LocalFood Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program, which gave money to states to purchase locally produced food that would then be distributed to food banks.

" 'Before we were getting maybe four or five cases of something and now we’re getting only maybe one case,' said Rena Kearney, a volunteer at the Mars Hill Community Cupboard — which serves around 14 families weekly. 'If you get one case of string beans, that’s got 24 cans in it, it doesn’t go very far.' "

Read more:
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/10/27/aroostook/food-pantries-maines-vulnerable-regions-snap-lapse-joam40zk0w/

Archived version:
https://archive.ph/v6DHW

#Mainers #MaineFoodBanks #HungerGames #USDACuts #SNAPCuts #StarveThePoor #TrumpSucks #USPol #FoodAssistance #FoodInsecurity
#Donations #MaineFoodPantries #FoodPantries

#FoodPantries in #Maine’s most vulnerable regions brace for #SNAP lapse

by Cameron Levasseur, October 27, 2025

Excerpt: "Rural areas like #AroostookCounty, where SNAP enrollment is well above the state average, are expected to feel a greater strain, as more residents, missing benefits, will turn to food pantries to fill their need.

"Do those pantries have the supply to meet new demand? The short answer is: they’re trying.

" 'There isn’t a program that can replace that,' Blanchard, Catholic Charities’ director of hunger and relief services, said. 'But we’re best suited to do the most good and hit as much need as possible.'

"Food pantries across Maine are already feeling a squeeze levied by cuts to several key #USDA programs earlier this year. In March, the federal government cut approximately $500 million in funding from The Emergency Food Assistance Program (#TEFAP) which provides American-grown food bought by the USDA.

"The Trump administration also ended the #LocalFood Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program, which gave money to states to purchase locally produced food that would then be distributed to food banks.

" 'Before we were getting maybe four or five cases of something and now we’re getting only maybe one case,' said Rena Kearney, a volunteer at the Mars Hill Community Cupboard — which serves around 14 families weekly. 'If you get one case of string beans, that’s got 24 cans in it, it doesn’t go very far.' "

Read more:
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/10/27/aroostook/food-pantries-maines-vulnerable-regions-snap-lapse-joam40zk0w/

Archived version:
https://archive.ph/v6DHW

#Mainers #MaineFoodBanks #HungerGames #USDACuts #SNAPCuts #StarveThePoor #TrumpSucks #USPol #FoodAssistance #FoodInsecurity
#Donations #MaineFoodPantries #FoodPantries

#Mainers! The last date for requesting an #AbsenteeBallot is fast-approaching! Contact your municipality or fill out the form linked below!

Also, #VoteNoOnOne! Protect #Maine #AbsenteeVoting!

Opinion: Why you should vote no on #QuestionOne to save absentee voting

https://mainebeacon.com/opinion-why-you-should-vote-no-on-question-1-to-save-absentee-voting/

Link to Absentee Voting web form:
https://apps.web.maine.gov/cgi-bin/online/AbsenteeBallot/index.pl

#MainePol #MEPol #Maine #VotingRights #VoterDisenfranchisement

#Mainers! The last date for requesting an #AbsenteeBallot is fast-approaching! Contact your municipality or fill out the form linked below!

Also, #VoteNoOnOne! Protect #Maine #AbsenteeVoting!

Opinion: Why you should vote no on #QuestionOne to save absentee voting

https://mainebeacon.com/opinion-why-you-should-vote-no-on-question-1-to-save-absentee-voting/

Link to Absentee Voting web form:
https://apps.web.maine.gov/cgi-bin/online/AbsenteeBallot/index.pl

#MainePol #MEPol #Maine #VotingRights #VoterDisenfranchisement

Made a donation to them last week (fussy kitty doesn't like her old food). Going through the cupboards for human food to donate to a local food bank this week (and I'll pick up some dry goods to donate as well).

#NoBowlEmpty2 #PetFoodPantry

238 Old Alfred Road
#EastWaterboroME 04030

207-233-2793

Hours:
- 1st Wednesday 10am to Noon
- 2nd Thursday 5:30pm to 7:30pm (May through October ONLY)
- 3rd Sunday 3pm to 5pm

Venmo - @nbe_nadine
PayPal - [email protected]
Zelle - [email protected]
Tell (207)233-2793
Cash app - $nobowlempty

Pets MUST be current on rabies vaccination in compliance with State law & Dogs MUST be licensed according to State law. [They offer nail clippings and other services]

FB:
https://www.facebook.com/NBE2PFP/

Source:
https://petsofthehomeless.org/get-help/find-locations/no-bowl-empty-2-pet-food-pantry-2/

#PetFoodPantry #Maine #Mainers #PetsInMaine #MainePetOwners #PetFoodAssistance

Made a donation to them last week (fussy kitty doesn't like her old food). Going through the cupboards for human food to donate to a local food bank this week (and I'll pick up some dry goods to donate as well).

#NoBowlEmpty2 #PetFoodPantry

238 Old Alfred Road
#EastWaterboroME 04030

207-233-2793

Hours:
- 1st Wednesday 10am to Noon
- 2nd Thursday 5:30pm to 7:30pm (May through October ONLY)
- 3rd Sunday 3pm to 5pm

Venmo - @nbe_nadine
PayPal - [email protected]
Zelle - [email protected]
Tell (207)233-2793
Cash app - $nobowlempty

Pets MUST be current on rabies vaccination in compliance with State law & Dogs MUST be licensed according to State law. [They offer nail clippings and other services]

FB:
https://www.facebook.com/NBE2PFP/

Source:
https://petsofthehomeless.org/get-help/find-locations/no-bowl-empty-2-pet-food-pantry-2/

#PetFoodPantry #Maine #Mainers #PetsInMaine #MainePetOwners #PetFoodAssistance

#MaineTribes - #FoodAssistance / #FoodPantries

#IndianIslandME: St. Ann / #PenobscotNation DHS Food Pantry
Location: 16 Wabanaki Way, Indian Island
Days and Hours: Fridays 9:00 am. - 1:00 pm.
Contact: Natasha Fields 207-817-7492 or (cell) 207-745-2907 for emergencies

#LittletonME: #HoultonBandOfMaliseetIndians
Location: 88 Bell road, Littleton
Days and Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00 - 4:30
Contact: Ashley Foster-Kinney 207-694-5254

Littleton: Maliseet Housing Authority
Location: 13 Clover Court, Littleton
Days and Hours: By Appointment
Contact: Amanda Sabattus 207-532-7260

#PerryME: #Passamaquoddy Food Pantry
Location: 22 Bayview Dr., Perry
Days and Hours: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday Noon - 4:30 pm. & Wednesday 9:00 am. - 3:00 pm.
Contact: Diane Libby 207-853-5139

#PresqueIsleME: #Mikmaq Food Pantry
Location: 37 Midway Drive, Presque Isle
Days and Hours: Call Monday - Friday 8:00 - 4:00 pm. Pantry Monday - Friday - By Appointment
Contact: Roxanne Shaw & Kandi Sock 207-764-1972

#Wabanaki #Wabanakik #FoodInsecurity #FoodSecurity #Dawnland #WabanakiAlliance #MaineFoodPantries #SNAP #SNAPCuts #FoodPantries #Mainers

#MaineTribes - #FoodAssistance / #FoodPantries

#IndianIslandME: St. Ann / #PenobscotNation DHS Food Pantry
Location: 16 Wabanaki Way, Indian Island
Days and Hours: Fridays 9:00 am. - 1:00 pm.
Contact: Natasha Fields 207-817-7492 or (cell) 207-745-2907 for emergencies

#LittletonME: #HoultonBandOfMaliseetIndians
Location: 88 Bell road, Littleton
Days and Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00 - 4:30
Contact: Ashley Foster-Kinney 207-694-5254

Littleton: Maliseet Housing Authority
Location: 13 Clover Court, Littleton
Days and Hours: By Appointment
Contact: Amanda Sabattus 207-532-7260

#PerryME: #Passamaquoddy Food Pantry
Location: 22 Bayview Dr., Perry
Days and Hours: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday Noon - 4:30 pm. & Wednesday 9:00 am. - 3:00 pm.
Contact: Diane Libby 207-853-5139

#PresqueIsleME: #Mikmaq Food Pantry
Location: 37 Midway Drive, Presque Isle
Days and Hours: Call Monday - Friday 8:00 - 4:00 pm. Pantry Monday - Friday - By Appointment
Contact: Roxanne Shaw & Kandi Sock 207-764-1972

#Wabanaki #Wabanakik #FoodInsecurity #FoodSecurity #Dawnland #WabanakiAlliance #MaineFoodPantries #SNAP #SNAPCuts #FoodPantries #Mainers

#BuxtonME Community Cupboard

"The Buxton Community Cupboard has been serving the Buxton community for many years. It is located in the little white house behind the parsonage of the Buxton Centre Baptist Church that is located at 938 Long Plains Rd, Buxton, ME 04093.

This organization relies on donations of food from the good citizens of Buxton, food drives at businesses, schools and cash donations which are spent on food items.

They are always looking for new people to help. Hours of Operation: Friday mornings 9:30 am to 10:30 am.

If you would like more information about the services or would like to volunteer please call (207) 929-6764 and ask for Betty.

Donations: Bring items to the church on Sunday morning or call the church (207) 929-3535 to make arrangements to get them. Cash donations are accepted to buy food."

https://www.barmillscommunitychurch.org/buxton-community-cupboard.html

#Mainers #SouthernMaine #BuxtonMaine #FoodAssistance #FoodInsecurity #Donations #MaineFoodPantries #SNAP #SNAPCuts #FoodPantries

#BuxtonME Community Cupboard

"The Buxton Community Cupboard has been serving the Buxton community for many years. It is located in the little white house behind the parsonage of the Buxton Centre Baptist Church that is located at 938 Long Plains Rd, Buxton, ME 04093.

This organization relies on donations of food from the good citizens of Buxton, food drives at businesses, schools and cash donations which are spent on food items.

They are always looking for new people to help. Hours of Operation: Friday mornings 9:30 am to 10:30 am.

If you would like more information about the services or would like to volunteer please call (207) 929-6764 and ask for Betty.

Donations: Bring items to the church on Sunday morning or call the church (207) 929-3535 to make arrangements to get them. Cash donations are accepted to buy food."

https://www.barmillscommunitychurch.org/buxton-community-cupboard.html

#Mainers #SouthernMaine #BuxtonMaine #FoodAssistance #FoodInsecurity #Donations #MaineFoodPantries #SNAP #SNAPCuts #FoodPantries

#Maine - #FoodAssistance Programs Listed by Town

Read more (alpha sorted):
https://www.maine.gov/dacf/ard/food-assistance/tefap/bytown.shtml

#MaineFoodPantries #FoodInsecurity #SNAP #SNAPCuts #Maine #FoodPantries #Mainers #MaineTribes #Wabanaki #FoodPantry #MaineFoodBanks

#Maine - #FoodAssistance Programs Listed by Town

Read more (alpha sorted):
https://www.maine.gov/dacf/ard/food-assistance/tefap/bytown.shtml

#MaineFoodPantries #FoodInsecurity #SNAP #SNAPCuts #Maine #FoodPantries #Mainers #MaineTribes #Wabanaki #FoodPantry #MaineFoodBanks

#Mainers! Here's your chance to help fight #EmeraldAshBorer!

#MaineForestryService - Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis) Update

September 22, 2025

"Since 2019, MFS has been releasing parasitoid wasps for the long-term management of emerald ash borer (#EAB) in the forests of Maine. These are tiny, non-stinging members of the order Hymenoptera, and they specialize in EAB. In most cases, they will not keep the mature trees already in the forest alive, but there is evidence from other states that have had EAB longer than we have that these #wasps provide protection to the seedlings and saplings as they grow. We are attempting to release them in as many areas with EAB as possible so that they can eventually spread throughout the state, allowing ash to remain in #Maine’s forests.

"As of 2025, we have released these #parasitoids in 20 sites throughout the range of EAB. Of the ten sites that are at the stage where we can start monitoring for their establishment, we have recovered one or both of Spathius or Tetrastichus at five of them: four in #YorkCounty and one in northern #Aroostook. We are still years away from actual control of EAB, but it is encouraging to start recovering parasitoids.

"With the many new detections of EAB in Maine in recent years, we would like to establish new biological control release sites. The ash-dominated forests that serve as release sites can be public or privately owned. Many of our cooperators are private woodlot owners. Ideally, we would like to ship biological control directly to a local landowner or manager and have them conduct releases after training by MFS. The releases take 5-15 minutes, 4-6 times a summer for two summers. We are looking for new release sites in areas where EAB has recently become established. Specifically, we would like to find sites in or near #BarHarborME, #SolonME, #BelfastME, the #BathME / #BrunswickME area, #CoastalMaine south of #PortlandME, and #WesternMaine west of #LewistonME. If you have forested land in one of these areas and are potentially interested in having it become a biological release site, please review the guidelines and information about EAB biocontrol available on-line, and email foresthealth @ maine . gov (no spaces) with the town in which your ash stand is, the approximate acreage of ash, and the coordinates (approximate is fine) of the stand. If it looks like your land would be suitable for a biological control site, we will reach out to you."

Source:
Emailed newsletter

Link to guidelines (PDF):
https://www.maine.gov/dacf/mfs/forest_health/invasive_threats/eab/documents/meeting-082020/Emerald%20Ash%20Borer%20Biocontrol%20Info%20For%20Potential%20Cooperators.pdf

#InvasiveSpecies #AshTrees #SaveTheForests #ProtectTheSacred #Wabanaki #Basketry #SolarPunkSunday #Biocontrol

#Mainers! Here's your chance to help fight #EmeraldAshBorer!

#MaineForestryService - Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis) Update

September 22, 2025

"Since 2019, MFS has been releasing parasitoid wasps for the long-term management of emerald ash borer (#EAB) in the forests of Maine. These are tiny, non-stinging members of the order Hymenoptera, and they specialize in EAB. In most cases, they will not keep the mature trees already in the forest alive, but there is evidence from other states that have had EAB longer than we have that these #wasps provide protection to the seedlings and saplings as they grow. We are attempting to release them in as many areas with EAB as possible so that they can eventually spread throughout the state, allowing ash to remain in #Maine’s forests.

"As of 2025, we have released these #parasitoids in 20 sites throughout the range of EAB. Of the ten sites that are at the stage where we can start monitoring for their establishment, we have recovered one or both of Spathius or Tetrastichus at five of them: four in #YorkCounty and one in northern #Aroostook. We are still years away from actual control of EAB, but it is encouraging to start recovering parasitoids.

"With the many new detections of EAB in Maine in recent years, we would like to establish new biological control release sites. The ash-dominated forests that serve as release sites can be public or privately owned. Many of our cooperators are private woodlot owners. Ideally, we would like to ship biological control directly to a local landowner or manager and have them conduct releases after training by MFS. The releases take 5-15 minutes, 4-6 times a summer for two summers. We are looking for new release sites in areas where EAB has recently become established. Specifically, we would like to find sites in or near #BarHarborME, #SolonME, #BelfastME, the #BathME / #BrunswickME area, #CoastalMaine south of #PortlandME, and #WesternMaine west of #LewistonME. If you have forested land in one of these areas and are potentially interested in having it become a biological release site, please review the guidelines and information about EAB biocontrol available on-line, and email foresthealth @ maine . gov (no spaces) with the town in which your ash stand is, the approximate acreage of ash, and the coordinates (approximate is fine) of the stand. If it looks like your land would be suitable for a biological control site, we will reach out to you."

Source:
Emailed newsletter

Link to guidelines (PDF):
https://www.maine.gov/dacf/mfs/forest_health/invasive_threats/eab/documents/meeting-082020/Emerald%20Ash%20Borer%20Biocontrol%20Info%20For%20Potential%20Cooperators.pdf

#InvasiveSpecies #AshTrees #SaveTheForests #ProtectTheSacred #Wabanaki #Basketry #SolarPunkSunday #Biocontrol

Gov. #JanetMills issues standing order to make #CovidVaccines available to #Mainers without prescription

by Eesha Pendharkar
Fri, September 12, 2025 at 1:14 PM EDT

Excerpt: " 'I will not stand idly by while the #Trump Administration makes it harder for #Maine people to get a vaccine that protects their health and could very well save their life,' Mills said in a statement. 'Through this standing order, we are stepping up to knock down the barriers the Trump Administration is putting in the way of the health and welfare of Maine people.' "

Source:
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/gov-mills-issues-standing-order-171438127.html

#District13 #CovidIsntOver #Covid #USPol #HealthAndSafety

Gov. #JanetMills issues standing order to make #CovidVaccines available to #Mainers without prescription

by Eesha Pendharkar
Fri, September 12, 2025 at 1:14 PM EDT

Excerpt: " 'I will not stand idly by while the #Trump Administration makes it harder for #Maine people to get a vaccine that protects their health and could very well save their life,' Mills said in a statement. 'Through this standing order, we are stepping up to knock down the barriers the Trump Administration is putting in the way of the health and welfare of Maine people.' "

Source:
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/gov-mills-issues-standing-order-171438127.html

#District13 #CovidIsntOver #Covid #USPol #HealthAndSafety

#MaineQuestion1 is a good reason to vote in an "off-year" election (you know, when the sneaky types try and pass shit!).

#Mainers like #AbsenteeVoting. Question 1 would make that option harder.

The November referendum has been framed around requiring #VoterID, but it also includes a host of changes to absentee voting.

Rachel Ohm, August 24, 2025

Excerpt: "#MaineVoters have come to increasingly rely on absentee or #MailInBallots — a practice that is routinely targeted by #Republicans politicians as rife with potential fraud, even though evidence doesn’t support that.

"During last year’s presidential election, almost half of all votes cast were absentee. The latest citizen-initiated proposal would make that more difficult.
If passed, it would prohibit voters from requesting absentee ballots by phone, and would require older Mainers and those with disabilities to renew their eligibility each year. The proposal also would limit the number of #DropBoxes municipalities are allowed to have and prohibit them from including prepaid return postage."

Read more:
https://www.pressherald.com/2025/08/21/question-1-would-make-changes-to-absentee-voting-an-option-mainers-increasingly-like/

Archived version:
https://archive.md/CuNbt

#Absentee #BallotAccess #Disabled #Poor #MaineVoters #DisabilityRights #VoterDisenfranchisement #USPol #MainePol #USElections

#MaineQuestion1 is a good reason to vote in an "off-year" election (you know, when the sneaky types try and pass shit!).

#Mainers like #AbsenteeVoting. Question 1 would make that option harder.

The November referendum has been framed around requiring #VoterID, but it also includes a host of changes to absentee voting.

Rachel Ohm, August 24, 2025

Excerpt: "#MaineVoters have come to increasingly rely on absentee or #MailInBallots — a practice that is routinely targeted by #Republicans politicians as rife with potential fraud, even though evidence doesn’t support that.

"During last year’s presidential election, almost half of all votes cast were absentee. The latest citizen-initiated proposal would make that more difficult.
If passed, it would prohibit voters from requesting absentee ballots by phone, and would require older Mainers and those with disabilities to renew their eligibility each year. The proposal also would limit the number of #DropBoxes municipalities are allowed to have and prohibit them from including prepaid return postage."

Read more:
https://www.pressherald.com/2025/08/21/question-1-would-make-changes-to-absentee-voting-an-option-mainers-increasingly-like/

Archived version:
https://archive.md/CuNbt

#Absentee #BallotAccess #Disabled #Poor #MaineVoters #DisabilityRights #VoterDisenfranchisement #USPol #MainePol #USElections

#Mainers in kayaks protest Chief Justice #JohnRoberts near his island home

by Stephen Betts, Midcoast Villager
July 19, 2025

"#Kayakers who say they oppose the direction the U.S. Supreme Court has taken the country took to the water Saturday morning to protest near the seasonal home of Chief Justice John Roberts Jr.

"The flotilla launched its kayaks from the new public landing in Port Clyde and paddled a few hundred yards to Roberts’ home on Hupper Island.

"The chief justice and his wife Jane Roberts purchased the home in June 2006. He typically spends time at the seasonal home after the high court recesses for the summer. Their chief residence is in Chevy Chase, Maryland.
Signs voicing opposition to the #SupremeCourt’s rulings were brought in the kayaks, and others lined the waterfront.

"Signs referred to rulings that they said harm the #LBTQ community, the overturning of campaign spending limits for #corporations in the #CitizensUnited case in 2010, the overturning of a woman’s right to #abortion in 2022, and more recent rulings that grant the president immunity from actions taken while president.

"Organizer Susan MacNeil-Densmore said earlier this week she is affiliated with the organization #AudacityCAT (#CreativeActionTogether) which has been active locally working to resist #authoritarianism, but said the event was not really part of any specific organization."

Source:
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/07/19/midcoast/mainers-kayaks-protest-chief-justice-john-roberts-island-home/

Archived version:
https://archive.ph/LQqrV

#SCOTUS #ProtectTransKids
#reproductiverights #Maine #GBLTQRights #CorruptSCOTUS #Corporatocracy #NoVacationsDuringDeportations

#Mainers in kayaks protest Chief Justice #JohnRoberts near his island home

by Stephen Betts, Midcoast Villager
July 19, 2025

"#Kayakers who say they oppose the direction the U.S. Supreme Court has taken the country took to the water Saturday morning to protest near the seasonal home of Chief Justice John Roberts Jr.

"The flotilla launched its kayaks from the new public landing in Port Clyde and paddled a few hundred yards to Roberts’ home on Hupper Island.

"The chief justice and his wife Jane Roberts purchased the home in June 2006. He typically spends time at the seasonal home after the high court recesses for the summer. Their chief residence is in Chevy Chase, Maryland.
Signs voicing opposition to the #SupremeCourt’s rulings were brought in the kayaks, and others lined the waterfront.

"Signs referred to rulings that they said harm the #LBTQ community, the overturning of campaign spending limits for #corporations in the #CitizensUnited case in 2010, the overturning of a woman’s right to #abortion in 2022, and more recent rulings that grant the president immunity from actions taken while president.

"Organizer Susan MacNeil-Densmore said earlier this week she is affiliated with the organization #AudacityCAT (#CreativeActionTogether) which has been active locally working to resist #authoritarianism, but said the event was not really part of any specific organization."

Source:
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/07/19/midcoast/mainers-kayaks-protest-chief-justice-john-roberts-island-home/

Archived version:
https://archive.ph/LQqrV

#SCOTUS #ProtectTransKids
#reproductiverights #Maine #GBLTQRights #CorruptSCOTUS #Corporatocracy #NoVacationsDuringDeportations

TOMORROW! At Riverbank Park in #WestbrookME!

"On Saturday, July 26, Americans in every corner of the country will come together in peaceful marches, rallies, and actions to say: Our families come first—not #billionaires, not #authoritarians, and not #CorruptPoliticians.

"#Mainers are coming together as families and community members to amplify our collective experiences and demand that our leaders step up to meet the needs of families across the state. Join us on Saturday, July 26 at 10 a.m. in Riverbank Park in Westbrook!

RSVP here: https://www.mobilize.us/familiesfirst/event/812386/

"Do you have a story about how cuts to essential programs like #Medicaid, #FoodStamps, #SchoolLunches will impact your family and loved ones? Join us to share your story and to say NOT ONE MORE child without lunch, NOT ONE MORE #elder without #medicine, NOT ONE MORE #immigrant abducted, and NOT ONE MORE family left to suffer so #billionaires can get richer."

Sponsored by the #MainePeoplesAlliance and the #MaineWomensLobby

#MaineResists #TrumpSucks #ICEKidnapping #IllegalDetension #Fascism #BigUglyBill #MedicaidCuts

TOMORROW! At Riverbank Park in #WestbrookME!

"On Saturday, July 26, Americans in every corner of the country will come together in peaceful marches, rallies, and actions to say: Our families come first—not #billionaires, not #authoritarians, and not #CorruptPoliticians.

"#Mainers are coming together as families and community members to amplify our collective experiences and demand that our leaders step up to meet the needs of families across the state. Join us on Saturday, July 26 at 10 a.m. in Riverbank Park in Westbrook!

RSVP here: https://www.mobilize.us/familiesfirst/event/812386/

"Do you have a story about how cuts to essential programs like #Medicaid, #FoodStamps, #SchoolLunches will impact your family and loved ones? Join us to share your story and to say NOT ONE MORE child without lunch, NOT ONE MORE #elder without #medicine, NOT ONE MORE #immigrant abducted, and NOT ONE MORE family left to suffer so #billionaires can get richer."

Sponsored by the #MainePeoplesAlliance and the #MaineWomensLobby

#MaineResists #TrumpSucks #ICEKidnapping #IllegalDetension #Fascism #BigUglyBill #MedicaidCuts

😢 Poet #AndreaGibson, candid explorer of life, death and identity, dies at 49

By HANNAH SCHOENBAUM and Hillel Italie
Updated 8:10 PM EDT, July 14, 2025

"Andrea Gibson, a celebrated #poet and #Performanceartist who through their verse explored #GenderIdentity, politics and their 4-year battle with terminal ovarian cancer, died Monday at age 49.

"Gibson’s death was announced on social media by their wife, Megan Falley. Gibson and Falley are the main subjects of the documentary 'Come See Me in the Good Light,' winner of the Festival Favorite Award this year at the Sundance Film Festival and scheduled to air this fall on Apple TV+.

" 'Andrea Gibson died in their home (in Boulder, Colorado) surrounded by their wife, Meg, four ex-girlfriends, their mother and father, dozens of friends, and their three beloved dogs,' Monday’s announcement reads in part.

"The film — exploring the couple’s enduring love as Gibson battles cancer — is directed by Ryan White and includes an original song written by Gibson, Sara Bareilles and Brandi Carlile. During a screening at Sundance in January that left much of the audience in tears, Gibson said they didn’t expect to live long enough to see the documentary."

Read more:
https://apnews.com/article/andrea-gibson-died-49-cancer-documentary-7fd829ad0acee18fe76614f9f1fdeae5

#RIPAndreaGibson #LGBTQPoet #Mainers #YouBetterBeLightning #TakeMeWithYou #LordOfTheButterflies