by GrowSmart Maine | Aug 19, 2015 | GrowSmart News
Heating oil prices are the lowest they’ve been in years, but we know as the thermometer drops, the costs will rise. Last year’s extreme cold and brutal storms are forecast to continue into next winter. As we stockpile firewood, Mainers are confronted with the global...
by GrowSmart Maine | Aug 13, 2015 | GrowSmart News, Uncategorized
There seems to be a story for each business along Main Street in Norway Maine. I had a chance to explore this downtown on a recent sunny afternoon. My favorite story came as we stood in front of CEBE, a local non-profit referred to as “see-bee”, looking across the...
by GrowSmart Maine | Jul 28, 2015 | GrowSmart News, Uncategorized
After much work and anticipation, our July 24th smart growth forum was upon us on a lovely Belfast afternoon (and by lovely we mean a combination of sun, followed by thunderstorms, followed by sun). The farmers' market was bustling in front of Waterfall Arts and...
by GrowSmart Maine | Jul 20, 2015 | GrowSmart News, Uncategorized
With only a slight change in plans courtesy of New England Summer weather patterns, our Smart Growth Tour of Munjoy Heights was held on an absolutely stunning afternoon on June 24th. Highlights from the tour included an inspiring collaboration with Portland Trails...
by GrowSmart Maine | Jul 20, 2015 | GrowSmart News, Uncategorized
On June 25th the GrowSmart Board and Staff convened at the North Dam Mill in the Pepperell Mill Campus for the Annual GrowSmart Maine Board Retreat. Hosted by Board Member and Developer of the Pepperell Mill Campus, Doug Sanford, the day began with reflecting on...
by GrowSmart Maine | Jul 15, 2015 | GrowSmart News, Uncategorized
You’re invited to a GrowSmart Maine smart growth forum on Arts & Culture as economic motivators in Maine! Friday, July 24th, 1:00-3:00PM Waterfall Arts 256 High Street Belfast, ME What do you imagine when you think of a healthy downtown?...