Augusta, October 23, 2026 – GrowSmart Maine (GSM), an Augusta-based nonprofit organization, will host a convening in Rockland on October 29. Centered on the theme, “Building Community Strength: Connecting Local Vision to Shared Impacts,” the day-long program will feature speakers, spotlights on local smart growth initiatives, and walking tours. Attendees will include city planners, state and local leaders, nonprofit staff, and interested individuals from around Maine.

Sometimes, when a person retires, they relocate to the place they love. I’m already here.

GrowSmart Maine Announces Leigh Hallett as Next CEO

October 20, 2025 From: GrowSmart Maine, www.growsmartmaine.org Contact: Joe Oliva, Outreach and Comms Director joliva@growsmartmaine.org, 207-329-0265 Web Link FMI: http://bit.ly/MESmartGrowthAwards YouTube Link to Smart Growth Awards video: 2025 Maine Smart Growth...

Catalyst Grant award for GrowSmart Maine.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS Nancy Smith is chief executive of GrowSmart Maine. Jeff Levine is chair of the board. https://www.pressherald.com/2024/05/22/opinion-we-can-do-way-better-than-the-gorham-connector/ Two years ago GrowSmart first expressed our concerns with Maine...

Rural Housing Challenges...

Nancy Smith, CEO of GrowSmart Maine, spoke at the White House event "Communities in Action: Building a Better Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont" on 14 March, 2024. The event featured local elected officials and community leaders working on behalf of their communities...

GrowSmart Maine, a nonprofit helping Maine communities navigate change in alignment with smart growth, announces the addition of two new members to its team, Joe Oliva, Outreach & Communications Director, and Dayea Shim, Program Coordinator.

For Immediate Release: October 10, 2023 GrowSmart Maine’s Annual Summit will take place in Waterville, Maine, at the Waterville Opera House adjacent to the Paul J. Schupf Arts Center on Thursday, October 19, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The focus of this year’s...