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DoomsdaysCW<p>"Wax Poetic" with Dana</p><p>Feb 10, 2025 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM</p><p>Mixtape style on wax</p><p>Black History Month ROCK</p><p>Link to set list:<br><a href="https://spinitron.com/WMPG/pl/20205419/Wax-Poetic" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">spinitron.com/WMPG/pl/20205419</span><span class="invisible">/Wax-Poetic</span></a></p><p>Listen to the audio archives (available for 5 weeks):<br><a href="https://www.wmpg.org/show/evenin-sun-red-hot-blues/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">wmpg.org/show/evenin-sun-red-h</span><span class="invisible">ot-blues/</span></a><br><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/CommunityRadio" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CommunityRadio</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/WMPGFM" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WMPGFM</span></a><br><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/WMPG" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WMPG</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BlackHistoryMonth" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BlackHistoryMonth</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BlackMusicians" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BlackMusicians</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Maine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Maine</span></a></p>
DoomsdaysCW<p>A special "Listening to Letters" show by Erica! Featuring <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BlackMusicians" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BlackMusicians</span></a> ranging from Nina Simone to Jimmy Hendrix!</p><p>Feb 10, 2025 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM</p><p>Link to set list:<br><a href="https://spinitron.com/WMPG/pl/20205090/Listening-to-Letters" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">spinitron.com/WMPG/pl/20205090</span><span class="invisible">/Listening-to-Letters</span></a></p><p>Listen to the audio archives (available for 5 weeks):<br><a href="https://www.wmpg.org/show/mona-summer/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="">wmpg.org/show/mona-summer/</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p><p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/CommunityRadio" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CommunityRadio</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/WMPGFM" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WMPGFM</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/WMPG" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WMPG</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BlackMusicians" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BlackMusicians</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BlackHistoryMonth" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BlackHistoryMonth</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Maine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Maine</span></a></p>
DoomsdaysCW<p>The show, "Our Latin Thing" with DJ Sergio had a <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BlackHistoryMonth" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BlackHistoryMonth</span></a>-themed show this past Sunday that rocked!</p><p>Feb 9, 2025 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM</p><p>Link to set list:<br><a href="https://spinitron.com/WMPG/pl/20199222/Our-Latin-Thing" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">spinitron.com/WMPG/pl/20199222</span><span class="invisible">/Our-Latin-Thing</span></a></p><p>Listen to the audio archives (available for 5 weeks):<br><a href="https://www.wmpg.org/show/a-la-vista/#" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="">wmpg.org/show/a-la-vista/#</span><span class="invisible"></span></a><br><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/CommunityRadio" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CommunityRadio</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/WMPGFM" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WMPGFM</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/WMPG" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WMPG</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BlackMusicians" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BlackMusicians</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BlackHistory" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BlackHistory</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Maine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Maine</span></a></p>
DoomsdaysCW<p>[Thread] So, I noticed that <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/WMPG" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WMPG</span></a> hasn't made a big deal about <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BlackHistoryMonth" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BlackHistoryMonth</span></a> features like they have in the past. However, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/OnTheAir" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>OnTheAir</span></a>, they have mentioned it a lot! I've managed to catch a few of the Black History month-themed shows, and will be posting set lists and links to the audio archives (which will be available for 5 weeks after airdate). Screenshot is from a past Black History Month web page...</p><p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/CommunityRadio" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CommunityRadio</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BlackMusicians" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BlackMusicians</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BlackHistory" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BlackHistory</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/WMPGFM" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WMPGFM</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Maine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Maine</span></a></p>
Rick Berk<p>A little fun in the snow at Acadia National Park this past Friday. Always so interesting to see it with a fresh blanket of snow.</p><p><a href="https://rickberk.pixels.com/featured/winters-edge-rick-berk.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">rickberk.pixels.com/featured/w</span><span class="invisible">inters-edge-rick-berk.html</span></a></p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/winter" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>winter</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/acadianationalpark" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>acadianationalpark</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/maine" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>maine</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/mastoart" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>mastoart</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/photography" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>photography</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/landscape" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>landscape</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/buyintoart" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>buyintoart</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/walldecor" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>walldecor</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/printsforsale" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>printsforsale</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/homedecor" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>homedecor</span></a></p>
JWSmith<p>Nubble Light on a clear day <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/Maine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Maine</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/nubblelight" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>nubblelight</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/CapeNeddick" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CapeNeddick</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/photography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>photography</span></a></p>
James Cradock<p>Illinois TRUST Act. <a href="https://indieweb.social/tags/portlandme" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>portlandme</span></a> <a href="https://indieweb.social/tags/maine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>maine</span></a> <a href="https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?ActID=3818" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs</span><span class="invisible">3.asp?ActID=3818</span></a></p>
James Cradock<p>Chicago Welcoming City Ordinance. <a href="https://indieweb.social/tags/portlandme" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>portlandme</span></a> <a href="https://indieweb.social/tags/maine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>maine</span></a> <a href="https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/mayor/Office%20of%20New%20Americans/PDFs/WelcomeCityOrdinance.pdf" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">chicago.gov/content/dam/city/d</span><span class="invisible">epts/mayor/Office%20of%20New%20Americans/PDFs/WelcomeCityOrdinance.pdf</span></a></p>
James Cradock<p>U.S. Department of Justice suing Illinois and Chicago over sanctuary policies. <a href="https://indieweb.social/tags/portlandme" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>portlandme</span></a> <a href="https://indieweb.social/tags/maine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>maine</span></a> <a href="https://abc7chicago.com/post/illinois-governor-jb-pritzker-responds-garbage-doj-lawsuit-sanctuary-city-policies/15877508/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">abc7chicago.com/post/illinois-</span><span class="invisible">governor-jb-pritzker-responds-garbage-doj-lawsuit-sanctuary-city-policies/15877508/</span></a></p>
Technodad<p><a href="https://cunnin.me/tags/Maine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Maine</span></a> <a href="https://cunnin.me/tags/weather" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>weather</span></a> discussion from Pine Tree Weather - Monday February 10, 2025 <a href="https://www.pinetreeweather.com/discussions/monday-february-10-2025" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">pinetreeweather.com/discussion</span><span class="invisible">s/monday-february-10-2025</span></a> <a href="https://cunnin.me/tags/MEwx" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>MEwx</span></a></p>
Paul SwiatkowskiA moody shot of the coastline in Acadia National Park, near the otter cliffs. During my trip to Maine I went to this park three times and while this day was a little rainy, I feel it really added to the coastal shots.<br> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/photography?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#photography</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/Maine?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Maine</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/Coast?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Coast</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/coastline?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#coastline</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/landscape?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#landscape</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/Nikon?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Nikon</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/D750?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#D750</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/nature?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#nature</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/outdoors?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#outdoors</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/takeahike?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#takeahike</a>
DoomsdaysCW<p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Maine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Maine</span></a>: <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Grasses" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Grasses</span></a>, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Sedges" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Sedges</span></a> and <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Rushes" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Rushes</span></a>: What’s the Difference?</p><p>"When most of us step into our gardens or take a walk in the woods and stumble across a patch of plants with long and slender leaves and large seed heads, we assume we’re looking at a type of grass. However, there’s an enormous amount of diversity in the plant world, and plants that we think are grasses may actually be rushes or sedges. Knowing how to differentiate these plants—collectively known as graminoids—can be a fun exercise in plant identification; it’s also helpful for determining what plants will grow best in your native garden.</p><p>"Recently, I had the privilege of attending Jill Weber’s workshop on grass identification, which was organized by Native Gardens of Blue Hill. During the workshop, attendees gained hands-on experience identifying an assortment of native grasses, sedges and rushes, and I wanted to share what I learned with you! In the guide below, we’ll cover some of the key points on grass identification. You’ll also find some suggestions for the best native grasses, sedges and rushes to grow in your own garden.</p><p>Grasses, Sedges and Rushes: What’s the Difference?</p><p>"Grasses, sedges and rushes may look a lot a like at first glance, but there are a few ways to tell these plants apart. The identification tips below can help you determine what plants are growing in your garden. For more detailed information, you may want to explore the grass ID section on the Go Botany website or consult a quality plant identification book.</p><p>Grasses (Poaceae)</p><p>"True grasses are found throughout Maine, and throughout the world. Many of our most common grasses are not native to Maine and thrive in sunny and warm locations like fields and abandoned pastures; however, many native grasses are very cold hardy, some prefer wet environments and others grow happily in shade. Interestingly, the majority of our food crops actually belong to the grass family and those include wheat, rice, barley, oats, millet and bamboo!</p><p>"A clear way to determine if a graminoid is a true grass is by analyzing its stem and leaf formation. Grasses generally have flattened or rounded stems with pronounced joints or nodes (think bamboo!) Grasses also have 'two ranked' leaves, which means the leaves sprout on two sides of the plant. If you peel a grass blade down from the stem and expose the plant’s papery ligule, you’ll find that many grass ligules are easy to see with a hand lens and can be smooth or ragged on the margin, although some grasses don’t have ligules at all.*</p><p>* This is much easier to see with a loupe! </p><p>"Some of the most attractive species of true grasses that are native to Maine include:</p><p>● <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/PurpleLovegrass" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PurpleLovegrass</span></a> (Eragrostis spectabilis)<br>● <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LittleBluestem" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LittleBluestem</span></a> (Schizachyrium scoparium)<br>● <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BigBluestem" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BigBluestem</span></a> (Andropogon gerardii)<br>● <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/DroopingWoodreed" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>DroopingWoodreed</span></a> (Cinna latifolia)<br>● <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Switchgrass" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Switchgrass</span></a> (Panicum virgatum)</p><p>Sedges (Cyperaceae) </p><p>"Sedges can look a lot like true grasses, and they’re likely to be found in moist soils, although some sedges can tolerate dry conditions. Sedge seed heads are very variable, and some sedges have lots of ornamental appeal.</p><p>"The easiest way to determine if a plant is a sedge or not is to feel its stem. Sedge stems are generally triangular in shape and they won’t roll easily between your fingers. The leaves of sedges are typically three ranked, encircling the plant’s stem on three vertical planes. If you peel back a sedge leaf, you’ll notice that their papery ligules are triangular in form, often less noticeable than those of the grasses.</p><p>"Sedges can be useful in rain or water gardens, but some sedges can be grown in standard ornamental beds, or even used as a no-mow lawn substitute for small areas.</p><p>"If you’re interested in trying out sedges in your landscape, look for these native Maine species:</p><p>● <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Pennsylvaniasedge" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Pennsylvaniasedge</span></a> (Carex pensylvanica)<br>● <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/FoxSedge" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FoxSedge</span></a> (Carex vulpinoidea)<br>● <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/PointedBroomSedge" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PointedBroomSedge</span></a> (Carex scoparia)<br>● <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/NoddingSedge" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>NoddingSedge</span></a> (Carex gynandra)<br>● <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/TussockSedge" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>TussockSedge</span></a> (Carex stricta)</p><p>Rushes (Juncaceae)</p><p>"Like sedges, many rushes and woodrushes prefer moist soil, and some rushes are appropriate for garden planting. Water-loving rushes make spectacular additions to rain gardens or small ponds, or they can be grown in poorly draining sections of your yard where other plants won’t thrive. </p><p>"Unlike sedges, rushes have rounded stems, but they lack the nodes that are found in true grasses. Rush flowers can be inconspicuous, but many species can hold their own in any flower garden. Rush leaves typically sprout from the base of the plant and encircle the plant’s stems; however, rushes can be varied and particular species may have different leaf formations.</p><p>"If you’re on the hunt for rushes to try in water features or in ornamental beds, these Maine natives are a great place to start:</p><p>● <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SoftRush" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SoftRush</span></a> (Juncus effusus)<br>● <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/CommonWoodrush" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CommonWoodrush</span></a> (Luzula multiflora)<br>● <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/WireRush" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WireRush</span></a> (Juncus balticus)<br>● <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/CanadaRush" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CanadaRush</span></a> (Juncus canadensis)<br>● <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/HairyWoodrush" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>HairyWoodrush</span></a> (Luzula acuminata)</p><p>How to use <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/graminoids" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>graminoids</span></a> in the landscape</p><p>"Grasses, sedges and rushes offer a lot of benefits to the home gardener. Not only are graminoids beautiful, but their seed heads can provide an important food source for wild birds in late summer, autumn and winter. When interplanted with other native <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/perennials" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>perennials</span></a>, graminoids provide texture to gardens, as well as movement when their leaves catch in the breeze. Many graminoids also stay upright during winter, providing winter interest and habitat for wildlife. And, not to be overlooked, graminoids are also useful for <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/basketweaving" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>basketweaving</span></a> if you’re interested in crafting!</p><p>"On a larger scale, graminoids serve as <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/CarbonSinks" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CarbonSinks</span></a> and they help to counter climate change by absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Some graminoids are useful for erosion control or for <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/bioremediation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>bioremediation</span></a> projects. In wetland areas, grasses, rushes and sedges can aid with <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/WaterFiltration" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WaterFiltration</span></a>, and they provide habitat and food for various <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/wildlife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>wildlife</span></a> species.</p><p>"When growing graminoids in your garden, make sure you consider the plant’s specific light, water and soil requirements. Some grasses are more suitable for gardens than others and offer a variety of leaf color, stiffness, height and seed characteristics. Rushes and sedges can be essential additions to rain gardens and other water features. Many native graminoids are spectacularly low maintenance, and they need very minimal water once established. Growing them in your garden or replacing some of your turf grass lawn with native ornamental grasses, sedges and rushes can cut down your lawn maintenance needs and also make your garden that much more <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/EcoFriendly" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>EcoFriendly</span></a>!"</p><p><a href="https://www.nativemainegardens.org/single-post/grasses-sedges-and-rushes-what-s-the-difference" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">nativemainegardens.org/single-</span><span class="invisible">post/grasses-sedges-and-rushes-what-s-the-difference</span></a><br><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SolarPunkSunday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SolarPunkSunday</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/GardeningForBirds" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>GardeningForBirds</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Rewilding" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Rewilding</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Grasslands" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Grasslands</span></a></p>
G Kearney<p>Senator Susan Collins visits Mar-A-Lago <a href="https://c.im/tags/susancollings" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>susancollings</span></a><br><a href="https://c.im/tags/maine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>maine</span></a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/maralago" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>maralago</span></a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/trump" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>trump</span></a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/cartoon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>cartoon</span></a></p>
DoomsdaysCW<p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Maine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Maine</span></a> 2025 <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SeedSwap" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SeedSwap</span></a> &amp; <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Scion" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Scion</span></a> Exchange<br> <br>Sunday, March 30, 12 - 4 p.m.<br>Snow date: Sunday, April 6 *<br> <br>At <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MOFGA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>MOFGA</span></a>'s <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/CommonGround" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CommonGround</span></a> Education Center in <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/UnityMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>UnityMaine</span></a> </p><p>*Snow date to be called by Friday, March 28</p><p>"This will be an indoor and outdoor event, so wear your woolies and come enjoy a warm drink, see old friends, meet new friends and bring home some <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/scionwood" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>scionwood</span></a> for grafting and s#eeds for planting!</p><p>"<a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Gardeners" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Gardeners</span></a> and <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/orchardists" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>orchardists</span></a> are invited to bring their seeds, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/scionwood" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>scionwood</span></a> and <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/cuttings" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>cuttings</span></a> to share. If you don’t have any, come anyway! </p><p>"Community members and local seed growers regularly bring an incredible variety of vegetable, fruit, flower, and herb seeds. We also regularly have over 150+ types of scionwood to share, including scionwood sourced from MOFGA’s orchards. We will also have limited quantities of <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/rootstock" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>rootstock</span></a> for sale. Custom grafting is available by donation to the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MaineHeritageOrchard" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>MaineHeritageOrchard</span></a>.</p><p>"Other items for sharing are welcome such as plants, cuttings, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/seedlings" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>seedlings</span></a>, hatching eggs, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/kombucha" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>kombucha</span></a> and <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/YogurtStarters" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>YogurtStarters</span></a>, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/salves" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>salves</span></a> and other <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/homemade" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>homemade</span></a> items.</p><p>"The day’s offerings also include gardening workshops, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/FruitTree" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FruitTree</span></a> care demonstrations, vendors, educational booths, and more.</p><p>"This event is located at MOFGA’s Common Ground Education Center, 294 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity, Maine."</p><p>RSVP and FMI:<br><a href="https://www.mofga.org/trainings/annual-events/seed-swap-and-scion-exchange/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">mofga.org/trainings/annual-eve</span><span class="invisible">nts/seed-swap-and-scion-exchange/</span></a><br><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SolarPunkSunday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SolarPunkSunday</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SeedSharing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SeedSharing</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SeedExchange" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SeedExchange</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/OrganicFarmers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>OrganicFarmers</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BuildingCommunity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BuildingCommunity</span></a></p>
Da_Gut<p>An interesting story on using Lidar to find Old Growth stands in Maine.</p><p><a href="https://insideclimatenews.org/news/08022025/mapping-maine-old-growth-forests/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">insideclimatenews.org/news/080</span><span class="invisible">22025/mapping-maine-old-growth-forests/</span></a></p><p><a href="https://dice.camp/tags/Nature" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Nature</span></a> <a href="https://dice.camp/tags/Maine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Maine</span></a> <a href="https://dice.camp/tags/oldGrowth" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>oldGrowth</span></a> <a href="https://dice.camp/tags/Forests" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Forests</span></a></p>
DoomsdaysCW<p>Took a little break to do some roof-raking. We got a decent amount of snow in <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Maine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Maine</span></a>. But now I'm back... And ready to post more <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SolarPunkSunday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SolarPunkSunday</span></a> content!</p>
DoomsdaysCW<p>So, a <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/CommunitySpace" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CommunitySpace</span></a> is being built in <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/HollisMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>HollisMaine</span></a>. In addition to housing the town's government, it will also be a <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ThirdSpace" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ThirdSpace</span></a> and <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/EmergencyShelter" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>EmergencyShelter</span></a> for local residents. (Also, when I searched for more information, I found the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/USDA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>USDA</span></a> press release about the project had been DELETED! But that's a rant for another time...)</p><p>"Once complete, the structure will house the offices of the town staff, the Select Board and Planning Board, as well as services such as motor vehicle registration and General Assistance access.</p><p>"There will be a large multipurpose room for public meetings and events. Most of these features will be on the ground floor, with ample room for expansion as needed in the future thanks to a full daylight basement. </p><p>"With climate change and severe storms in mind, town leaders also plan to use the new facility as an emergency shelter. </p><p>"'In the last year we had two major storms that put the power out for two to five days a lot of people, and we didn’t have anywhere for people to go to warm up, charge their phones, and so forth,' said Mary Hoffman, who is on the town select board.</p><p>"The energy-efficient, spacious and accessible new town office will provide a warm shelter during future power outages or other emergencies.</p><p>"Another beneficiary of the larger building slated to open next year will be the town’s Parks and Recreation Department, which will have more storage space and more options for evening activities."</p><p><a href="https://www.mainebiz.biz/article/a-york-county-town-breaks-ground-on-new-municipal-building-debt-free" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">mainebiz.biz/article/a-york-co</span><span class="invisible">unty-town-breaks-ground-on-new-municipal-building-debt-free</span></a><br><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SolarPunkSunday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SolarPunkSunday</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/EmergencyShelter" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>EmergencyShelter</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/CommunityBuilding" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CommunityBuilding</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ThirdSpace" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ThirdSpace</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/AccessibleSpace" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AccessibleSpace</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Maine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Maine</span></a></p>
Chang Terhune<p>Greetings from the snowy wastes of Maine. I’m 6’6” or 2m tall. Those snowdrifts are up to my waist. <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/snow" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>snow</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/newengland" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>newengland</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/maine" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>maine</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Mainer" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Mainer</span></a></p>
James Cradock<p>A stubborn belief in the American dream: “It’s America, if you come, you will achieve success." <a href="https://indieweb.social/tags/portlandme" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>portlandme</span></a> <a href="https://indieweb.social/tags/maine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>maine</span></a> <a href="https://documentedny.com/2025/01/23/african-migrants-nyc-immigration/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">documentedny.com/2025/01/23/af</span><span class="invisible">rican-migrants-nyc-immigration/</span></a></p>
Andy Smith-Petersen<a href="https://pixey.org/discover/tags/SilentSunday?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#SilentSunday</a> <a href="https://pixey.org/discover/tags/photography?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#photography</a> <a href="https://pixey.org/discover/tags/winter?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#winter</a> <a href="https://pixey.org/discover/tags/Maine?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Maine</a> <a href="https://pixey.org/discover/tags/NoAI?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#NoAI</a>