GrowSmart News and Updates

GrowSmart Maine is actively involved in advocacy and initiatives that directly impact the quality of life of all Mainers. We’ll share our news here frequently. As a GrowSmart Maine member, you’ll get updates via email, directly to your inbox. Consider joining today!

GrowSmart News and Updates

What’s Happening in Augusta

Legislative committees seem to be holding to a strategy of focusing on those bills with strong bipartisan support.  There are exceptions, but for the most part if a bill does not have strong support in committee, it will not advance this year.  No word still on when...

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GrowSmart Maine Announces Staffing Changes

Portland - GrowSmart Maine is pleased to announce the addition of Janet Sawyer of Dover-Foxcroft as Business Development Director and the transition of Andrew Zarro from Development Director to Community Engagement Director.  “With these changes”, says Executive...

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GrowSmart Maine Announces New Board Members

Portland - GrowSmart Maine, a statewide non-partisan non-profit with offices in Portland, is pleased to announce the recent election of Rachel Bouvier, Ph.D. and the Hon. Ted Koffman to their Board of Directors. Rachel Bouvier is founder and principal of rbouvier...

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Smart Growth Forums: 2016 Season

GrowSmart Maine's Smart Growth Forums are back for 2016 - and better than ever! Here's a sneak peek at what's in store this year: February - A Look into Maine’s Renewable Energy - location TBD Come to our February forum to learn how Maine's electricity system works,...

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2016 Advocacy Update

The 127th Maine Legislature is in its Second Regular Session, and GrowSmart Maine is weighing in on bills in several legislative committees, all with an eye towards strengthening and supporting Maine’s economy, communities and environment. We are engaging in several...

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