Short Term Rentals (STRs) may not be the bogeyman some see them as, but they do create challenges. There has been a significant boom in demand for short-term rentals like Airbnb across Maine. That is part of a national trend in short-term rental activity: The market is seeing the most growth in small cities and […]
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Join us at the 2023 Equity Summit, held (virtually) from February 7-9, 2023. It is more important than ever that equity is at the forefront of any smart growth approach. With the passage of the trillion-dollar bipartisan infrastructure deal and the largest-ever investment in the fight against climate change through the Inflation Reduction Act, there […]
Join the Portland Press Herald for a virtual panel discussion "Ballot initiatives: Power to the people?" Since 1911, Mainers have had the right to introduce ballot measures to change or create law. These citizen-led initiatives have had a profound impact at the municipal and state levels: think gay marriage, clearcutting, zoning restrictions, and bear-baiting. But […]
Of interest to Mainers and our Partner Organizations: In October and November, County Health Rankings & Roadmaps will explore strategies to achieve better health in rural communities in a two-part webinar series: Rural America’s Opportunity for Equity. Both webinars will serve as a workshop for community leaders and residents to engage in these strategies. On […]
When Mainers, by choice or circumstance, do not own a vehicle, their transportation options are limited, even in populated areas. Robust transportation options are crucial for smart growth, allowing people to access jobs and services. Improved coordination between stakeholders and inclusive planning are needed to enhance existing transportation options to better serve all populations. Panelists […]
Spend the afternoon of November 8, Election Day, with the Policy Action 2023 working groups, from 1:00-3:00 pm, for a virtual discussion and updates on legislative proposals. This collaborative approach to creating and supporting legislation relies on building a broad base of support around proposals that are sound fiscally and environmentally, with positive climate and […]
The Maine Public Health Association’s fall conference is the largest meeting dedicated to public health in Maine, attracting 400+ professionals across the state. This year’s 2022 Annual Conference – Adapting in Times of Adversity: The Role of Public Health in Strengthening Maine’s Communities – will take place virtually October 11, 12 and 13. Click Here For More […]
The Maine Public Health Association’s fall conference is the largest meeting dedicated to public health in Maine, attracting 400+ professionals across the state. This year’s 2022 Annual Conference – Adapting in Times of Adversity: The Role of Public Health in Strengthening Maine’s Communities – will take place virtually October 11, 12 and 13. Click Here For More […]
The Maine Public Health Association’s fall conference is the largest meeting dedicated to public health in Maine, attracting 400+ professionals across the state. This year’s 2022 Annual Conference – Adapting in Times of Adversity: The Role of Public Health in Strengthening Maine’s Communities – will take place virtually October 11, 12 and 13. Click Here For More […]
Growsmart Maine is partnering with Kennebec Savings Bank to bring you this Portland Press Herald Policy Matters discussion on Women and Aging: A Crisis Unfolds. Join moderator Carol Coultas and panelists Jessica Maurer, executive director of the Maine Council on Aging, and Destie Hohman Sprague, executive director of Maine Women's Lobby, on June 7 from […]