As more fully described by David Pomerantz in his guest essay in The New York Times, three states in the nation have passed laws forbidding utilities to use ratepayers’ money to cover lobbying costs. The bad news, 47 have not. Mr. Pomerantz is the executive director of the Energy and Policy Institute, a utility watchdog […]
Did you know that tidal marshes are amongst the most productive ecosystems on earth? In Maine’s vast and varied landscape, tidal marshes may not appear to be anything special at first glance, but these ecosystems are teeming with life. Sea ducks, migratory shorebirds, striped bass, and shellfish—even baby clams and lobster—all rely on tidal marshes. […]
By David Nosnik, CPA – Vice Chair Sustainability Committee Last Thursday, July 24, Representative Gerry Runte, the State Representative for Ogunquit, attended our monthly meeting as a guest. The Town of Ogunquit Sustainability Committee meets monthly, and the agenda and minutes of all meetings are available at www.townofogunquit.org. We welcome community members to attend. Representative […]
