DoomsdaysCW2d ago
So, we've gone from #Tracking season to #Tick season here in #SouthernMaine. I'll be focusing on Tips and Tricks to fight Ticks for this week's #SolarPunkSunday! After all, we all need to #SpendTimeInNature , but we should do it safely!
DoomsdaysCWFeb 15

#WellsME - #WinterWildlifeDay

Thursday, February 19, 2026, 10:00am – 1:00pm

"Celebrate the #wildlife of #SouthernMaine with live animals, a guided walk, scavenger hunt, and craft projects.

10-11am
#CenterForWildlife presentation with live animal ambassadors

11am-12pm
Wildlife craft and activity time with York County Audubon & Wells Reserve
Face painting

12-1pm
Wildlife #tracking / #NatureWalk with experienced guides
#Sledding, #snowshoeing, and snowy fun with hot cocoa for warming up
Wildlife scavenger hunt on the trails*

*The wildlife scavenger hunt is self-guided and will be available all day, every day starting on Saturday Feb 13th and continuing throughout the week! Pick up the scavenger hunt outside the restrooms!

Bring your own snowshoes and sleds if you have them! If not, we will have some on hand for you to borrow. Wear animal costumes/hats if you have them!"

Reservations Not Required.

Free

Location:
Mather Auditorium, Wells Reserve at Laudholm
342 Laudholm Farm Rd, Wells ME 04090

This event is handicap accessible

https://wellsreserve.org/event/80383/winter-wildlife-day

#SolarPunkSunday #WellsReserveAtLaudholm #LearnAboutNature #SpendTimeInNature
#MaineEvents #WellsReserve

novaTopFlexJan 4

Hype for the Future 64K: City of Portland, Maine

Introduction The City of Portland is the county seat of Cumberland County, the largest city in the State of Maine, and the namesake of the City of Portland, Oregon, nearer the Pacific Coast of the United States. While the City of Portland is often identified as along the Atlantic, the community is largely identified by the Casco Bay in particular, and the Casco Bay is home to several of the city’s islands, including Ram, Cushing, and Peaks Islands, all of which maintain cultural and city […]

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Hype for the Future 64K: City of Portland, Maine

Introduction The City of Portland is the county seat of Cumberland County, the largest city in the State of Maine, and the namesake of the City of Portland, Oregon, nearer the Pacific Coast of the …

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novaTopFlexJan 3

Hype for the Future 64H: Northern York County, Maine

Overview

The northern and inland portion of York County, Maine, represents the overall earliest inland settlements associated with the modern State of Maine, such as Sanford and Waterboro further north. Within the central portion of the Town of Waterboro is the Taylor/Frey/Leavitt House Museum, while within the City of Sanford is the Oldtimer’s Shop.

novaTopFlexJan 3

Hype for the Future 64E: Sagadahoc County, Maine

Introduction Sagadahoc County is the smallest county in the State of Maine by land area, with the largest community at Topsham and the county seat at Bath. Within the county, the Androscoggin Swinging Bridge is a recreational swinging bridge located along the river between the communities of Topsham to the north and Brunswick to the south. Topsham is located in Sagadahoc County, though the City of Brunswick, home to Bowdoin College and the associated Bowdoin College Museum of Art and […]

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Hype for the Future 64E: Sagadahoc County, Maine

Introduction Sagadahoc County is the smallest county in the State of Maine by land area, with the largest community at Topsham and the county seat at Bath. Within the county, the Androscoggin Swing…

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DoomsdaysCWOct 31
Tomorrow night will be the BIG FREEZE here in #SouthernMaine. Harvesting the rest of the potatoes, figuring out which rainbow chard plants to keep, and, well, I only saw one bee in the cosmos this week, so I think they don't need me to keep the flowers going. Keeping my squirrel pal happy with walnuts and hazelnuts, and I'll be setting up the bird feeders this weekend as well. And prepping the wildflower meadow for next spring and making sure the rainbarrels are fully drained... Whew! A lot to do, but it seems like an appropriate way to begin the month of #Samhain!
DoomsdaysCWOct 27

#BuxtonME Community Cupboard

"The Buxton Community Cupboard has been serving the Buxton community for many years. It is located in the little white house behind the parsonage of the Buxton Centre Baptist Church that is located at 938 Long Plains Rd, Buxton, ME 04093.

This organization relies on donations of food from the good citizens of Buxton, food drives at businesses, schools and cash donations which are spent on food items.

They are always looking for new people to help. Hours of Operation: Friday mornings 9:30 am to 10:30 am.

If you would like more information about the services or would like to volunteer please call (207) 929-6764 and ask for Betty.

Donations: Bring items to the church on Sunday morning or call the church (207) 929-3535 to make arrangements to get them. Cash donations are accepted to buy food."

https://www.barmillscommunitychurch.org/buxton-community-cupboard.html

#Mainers #SouthernMaine #BuxtonMaine #FoodAssistance #FoodInsecurity #Donations #MaineFoodPantries #SNAP #SNAPCuts #FoodPantries

DoomsdaysCWOct 27

#SouthernMaine - #USM Student, Staff and Faculty

Oakhurst Campus #FoodPantry

"The Oakhurst Campus Food Pantry provides essential resources to the USM community to fight food insecurity and meet the basic needs of students, faculty, and staff using a self-assessed need model.

"We believe individuals should have the autonomy to determine their current level of need and be empowered with accessible, equitable, and inclusive resources to alleviate and eliminate the need.

"We distributed over 10,900 lbs of food to the USM community in 2022

"There is no paperwork to fill out or expectation to 'prove' your current need in order to access the pantry; all you need is your current #UniversityOfMaineSystem (#UMS) ID. We do not limit how often you can access pantry resources.

"We offer a wide range of food (non-perishable, cold, and frozen), household, and personal goods. Shop in-person at our Portland campus location or submit a pre-order online, available for pick-up in #PortlandME, #GorhamME, and #Lewiston-#Auburn Campus.

"The Pantry has experienced a steady increase in need over the last 18+ months as reflected in our data; resources distributed, spending to stock pantry items, and the number of people being served. Pantry regulars include undergraduate and graduate students, domestic and international students, and university staff and faculty. What was once supplemental for many people, has become a resource they regularly depend upon."

FMI:
https://usm.maine.edu/dean-of-students/oakhurst-campus-food-pantry/

#MaineFoodPantries #FoodInsecurity #SNAP #SNAPCuts #USM #USMCommunity #Maine #FoodPantries

Oakhurst Campus Food Pantry – Dean of Students

DoomsdaysCWOct 26

It turns out not have been hail -- but #graupel! The air definitely felt like snow! There were reports as far north as #NorwayME.

We just had a mini hailstorm just now! No damage -- just itty bitty stones. Not something we see here in Maine very often.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graupel

#ClimateDiary #ClimateDiaryMaine #SouthernMaine

Graupel - Wikipedia

DoomsdaysCWSep 28

So, I can say that given the observations made by myself, my hubby and my neighbors, the bumblebees have made a HUGE comeback in #SouthernMaine this year (despite the drought)! There were very low #Bumblebee populations last year (more #CarpenterBees and #honeybees and a few smaller #NativeBees). A lot of us are #GardeningForPollnators and #GardeningWithoutChemicals , so I think that's helping!

#SolarPunkSunday #Bees #BeeHugger #BeeHuggah