#OgunquitME - New #NatureAdventureBackpacks

"Thanks to a grant from the Maine State Library and their Maine Public Library Fund we have 6 new backpacks with the following themes: #Birding, #NatureHikes and #Tidepooling / Rocks of the Marginal Way. Each theme has 2 backpacks; one backpack containing contents for adults and one backpack with more child-friendly contents.

Here are the new Birding Packs!"

Source:
https://www.facebook.com/ogunquitmemoriallibrary/posts/pfbid02VzuvVobjUx8fYRge8tfKaQKi8f7ciqkQR2fJdQ7jMypsUi1tixjiLHzMvcmw8VbAl

#SolarPunkSunday #SpendTimeInNature #MaineLibraries #LibrariesRule! #BorrowingBeyondBooks #BorrowDontBuy #AdventureBackpacks #NatureBackpacks #PlantIdentification

An early #SolarPunkSunday post, since this event is Saturday!

Starting #NativePlants from #Seed: A #Workshop w/ Ginger Laurits

Saturday, January 10, 2026
10:00 am

Beach Plum Farm
610 Main St (US Route 1), #OgunquitME 03907

Cost: Free (Suggested donation $5-$10)

"Join Master Gardener, Ginger Laurits at Great Works Regional Land Trust’s #BeachPlumFarm for a workshop on starting native plants from seed. We will cover the fundamentals of native plants; their differences from and comparative advantages to the annual vegetable seeds we usually grow; how to start, grow and care for them from seed; and much more!

Ginger Laurits is a proud #GWRLT member and York County Master Gardener Volunteer who helps maintain the Native Plant Gardens at the Wells Reserve at #Laudholm. She is also a seed volunteer for Wild Seed Project and has grown many native plants from seed for her home garden and the Laudholm Native Plant Border."

This workshop is limited to 15 participants. Reservations required."

https://gwrlt.org/event/startingnativeseeds-2/

#MaineEvents #SeedStarting #Maine

Good thing I have NO PLANS to go to the beach any time soon... Ugh! 🤢

Taking a dip #LaborDay weekend? Swimmers face fecal contamination at beaches along US coastline

By PATRICK WHITTLE and MINGSON LAU
Updated 10:15 AM EDT, August 30, 2025

OGUNQUIT, Maine (AP) — "Thousands of Americans will head to beaches for one last summer splash this Labor Day weekend, but taking a dip might be out of the question: Many of the beaches will caution against swimming because of unsafe levels of fecal contamination.

"Beaches from #CrystalRiverFL, to #OgunquitME, have been under advisories warning about water quality this week because of elevated levels of bacteria associated with fecal waste. The advisories typically discourage beachgoers from going in the water because the bacteria can cause gastrointestinal illness, rashes and nausea.

"There have been closures this week at some of the country’s most popular beach destinations, including Keyes Memorial Beach in the #CapeCod village of Hyannis in Barnstable, Massachusetts; Benjamin’s Beach on #LongIsland in Bay Shore, New York; and a portion of the Imperial Beach shoreline near #SanDiego. Even on the pristine, white sand beaches of Hawaii, the Hawaii State Department of Health is warning of a high bacteria count at #KahaluuBeachPark on the #BigIsland.

"It’s a longstanding and widespread problem. Nearly two-thirds of beaches tested nationwide in 2024 experienced at least one day in which indicators of fecal contamination reached potentially unsafe levels, conservation group Environment America said in a report issued this summer.
"The group reviewed beaches on the coasts and #GreatLakes and found that 84% of #GulfCoast beaches exceeded the standard at least once. The number was 79% for #WestCoast beaches, 54% for #EastCoast beaches and 71% for #GreatLakes beaches.

"The report also said more than 450 beaches were potentially unsafe for swimming on at least 25 percent of the days tested. A key reason is outdated water and #SewerSystems that allows contamination from #sewage to reach the places where people swim, said John Rumpler, clean water director and senior attorney with #EnvironmentAmerica.

" 'These beaches are a treasure for families across New England and across the country. They are a shared resource,' said Rumpler, who is based in Boston. 'We need to make the investment to make sure that literally our own #HumanWaste doesn’t wind up in the places where we are swimming.'

"Other factors have also played a role in contaminating beaches, including increasingly #SevereWeather that overwhelms sewage systems, and suburban sprawl that paves over natural areas and reduces the #ecosystem’s ability to absorb #stormwater, Rumpler said."

https://apnews.com/article/beaches-labor-day-fecal-swimming-b0141df7f40ad2914d4e2cd31182e9af

#OceansAreLife #WaterIsLife #WaterContamination #Sewage #Pollution #HumanWaste

Beach day? NOT! Eeeeewwww!

#Pathogen risk found at 78% of #Maine coastal #beaches tested in 2024, report finds

July 8, 2025

"The report noted Maine beaches with persistent pollution problems last year included #GoodiesBeach in #RockportME, #GoochsBeach in #KennebunkME, #CapeNeddick Beach, #LaiteBeach in #CamdenME, Little Beach in #OgunquitME, #FerryBeach in #ScarboroughME, #WillardBeach in #SouthPortlandME, #MothersBeach in Kennebunk, and #GooseRocksBeach in #KennebunkportME ."

Source:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/pathogen-risk-found-at-78-of-maine-coastal-beaches-tested-in-2024-report-finds/ar-AA1Icy9m?ocid=winp2fptaskbar&cvid=d56d1d887b4b43bb9d10ee87215742d4&ei=8

#WaterIsLife #MaineBeaches #SewagePollution #OceansAreLife

#ClimateChange - the gift that keeps on stinging!

Spike in #jellyfish sightings prompts coastal safety warnings across #Maine

#SouthernMaine communities advise beachgoers to stay alert with increased jellyfish sightings.

Published: 3:29 PM EDT June 24, 2025
Updated: 8:49 PM EDT June 24, 2025

MAINE, USA — "Coastal communities in southern Maine are warning beachgoers to stay alert after a rise in jellyfish sightings, including the presence of large #LionsManeJellyfish and #MoonJellies along the shoreline.

"Municipal officials and public safety departments have issued safety advisories in recent days for swimmers, families, and pet owners visiting local beaches.

" 'Today, you may notice our lifeguards flying a purple flag alongside the green flag,' the #OgunquitME Fire Department said in a social media post. 'This indicates the presence of marine life hazards—specifically an increase in lion’s mane and moon jellyfish in our local waters, as well as at other beaches along the Maine coast.'

"While most jellyfish encounters are not harmful, officials said there have been 'a few instances of jellyfish stings locally.' Lion’s mane jellyfish, in particular, can deliver painful stings that remain potent even after the jellyfish wash ashore.

"In #EliotME, police issued a warning after recent sightings near Dead Duck at the Eliot Boat Basin. The department urged caution, especially for families with dogs.

" 'Dogs are especially at risk,' the Eliot Police Department said. 'Curious sniffing or contact can lead to serious injury or illness.'

"Officials recommend keeping pets and young children away from the water’s edge if jellyfish are visible. In addition to avoiding contact, beachgoers are encouraged to report sightings to lifeguards.

"At #WillardBeach in #SouthPortlandME, a nearly five-foot-wide lion’s mane jellyfish was spotted over the weekend, according to the city’s parks and recreation department. Lifeguards have been trained to safely remove jellyfish that wash ashore using tools like shovels.

" 'If you see one, don’t touch it,' the city advised in a public post. 'They sting. Observe it—they’re interesting to watch and pretty too.'

"Those interested in helping marine researchers track #JellyfishSightings can report #observations through regional #CitizenScience platforms or agencies like the #GulfOfMaineResearchInstitute or #BigelowLaboratory for Ocean Sciences.

"In the meantime, officials are reminding visitors to enjoy Maine’s beaches safely and stay informed."

Source:
https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/public-safety/spike-in-jellyfish-sightings-prompts-coastal-safety-warnings-across-southern-maine-beach-summer/97-b79da2cb-bfc0-49ed-8dcf-712d208c384e

#GlobalWarming #WarmingOceans #ClimateDiary #MaineClimateDiary #MarineLife #ChangingOceans #OceansAreLife #OceanTemperatures

#PineTreeActivism #Maine #NoKings - #June14

#NationalDayOfDefiance

As of June 12, 2025
#Maine Says "NO #Fauxking Parades!"

#SeeYouInTheStreets

REPOST & SHARE!
Sat, #June14

#AuburnME: 12-2:00PM - Court St, Longley Bridge
#AugustaME: 12-2:00PM - Maine State House, 111 Sewall St
#BangorME: 12-3:00PM - Waterfront Park, Railroad & Front St
#BathME: 1-3:00PM - Sagadahoc Bridge
#BelfastME: 12-1:00PM - Post Office, 1 Franklin St
#BethelME: 12-2:00PM - Main & Broad Sts
#BlueHillME: 12-1:00PM - Town Hall, 18 Union St
#BridgtonME: 12-2:00PM - Shorey Park, 302 & Highland Rd
#BucksportME: 12:30-1:30PM - 3 Pine St, on the Bucksport-Verona bridge
#CalaisME: 11-1:00PM - Farmer's Market area, Main & North St
#CastineME: 1-2:00PM - Court & School St
#CherryfieldME: 12-2:00PM - Start at Stewart Park, then to bridge
#ColebrookNH: 10-12:00PM - 143 Main St,
#ConwayNH: 10-12:30PM - NH Visitors Center, 205 W Main St
#DoverFoxcroftME: 12-1PM - Main St bridge, center of town
#EllsworthME: 12-3:00PM - March, starts at 1 City Hall Plaza
#FarmingtonME: 11-12:30PM - 196 Main St and south
#FreeportME: 8-11:00AM - 154 Main St
#HoultonME: 1-2:00PM – Peace Pole, 61 Military St
#Kennebunk: 12-1:00PM - 112 Main St
#LincolnME: 12-2:00PM - Main St in front of the gazebo
#LubecME: 11-12:00PM - Washington St across from IGA
#MachiasME: 12-1:00PM - 16 O'Brien Ave
#MillinocketME: 12-2:00PM - Corner of Central & Penobscot
#MonheganIslandME: 12 noon – March from church to lighthouse
#NorthHavenME: 4-5:00PM -Community Ball field, 21 Church St
#NorwayME: 11-1:00PM - Main & Fair St, next to high school
#OgunquitME: 12-1:00PM - Post Office, Rt 1
#PortlandME: 11-12:00 - Monument Square, 456 Congress St
#PortlandME: 12-1:30PM - Lincoln Park, Pearl St
#PortsmouthNH: 10-12:00PM - Market Square
#PortsmouthNH: Prescott Park, Marcy St.
#PortsmouthNH: 2-4pm - 2 Islington St.
#PresqueIsleME: 10-11:30AM - 260 Main St
#RangelyME: 10-11:00AM - Main St
#RocklandME: 10-12:00PM - Harbor Park, 1 Pleasant St
#RocklandME: 12-1:00PM – Chapman Park, 294 Main St
#RumfordME: 12-1:30PM - Rumford Info Ctr, 6 Bridge St
#SacoME: 10-12:00PM - U.S. Rt 1 & Cascade Road
#SanfordME: 10-12PM, City Hall, 919 Main St.
#SouthPortlandME: 11-12:00PM - Erskine Park, Broadway & Waterman
#SouthwestHarborME: Pemetic Green, 327 Main St.
#VinalhavenME: 9-10am - At the Gazebo
#WaldoboroME: 12-1pm - Rt 1 & Main St (Park & Ride lot)
#WatervilleME: 10-1:30PM – March starts 19 Lawrence Ave
#WayneME: 3-4:30PM – Maine Rt 133 & Memorial Park Lane
#WellsME: 1:30-2:30PM – Wells Police Dept, 1563 Post Rd
#WiscassetME: 10-11:00AM – Rt 1 Wiscasset Bridge
#WolfeboroNH: 12-2:00PM – Pickering Corner, 140 S Main St
#YorkME: 10-11:00AM - York St & Barrell Lane

To join or start a June 14 No Kings event: www.nokings.org
Toolkit for organizers: www.nokings.org

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