www.hopehoffman.org
~ EDUCATIONAL, INSPIRATIONAL, TRANSPORTATIONAL & PRACTICAL ~
Maine Eastern Railroad has service in summers from Brunswick to Rockland. Toll free 1-866-637-2457
Train Riders Northeast is a volunteer organization anyone can contribute to, dedicated to modern and efficient passenger rail service to Northern New England.
Amtrak has frequent train service from Portland, Maine to Boston with many stops along the way in southern Maine and New Hampshire.
Habitat for Humanity does a good job getting the practical work done of building houses.
Saving on Heating Costs I think the most practical way to save heating fuel is to weatherproof the building so heat heat stays in it. Here's a basic listing of efficiency tips.
Salt Institute for Documentary Studies (Portland,
Maine)
Undergraduate and graduate courses in photography, writing and radio. Students
record contemporary Maine through field research, which is presented in a photography
gallery, magazine and archives.
Old Grey Goose International presents concerts sharing the band's experiences in exchange programs with musicians in eastern Europe and Cuba. Both highly educational and highly entertaining!
Sandra Steingraber, Ph.D.
An amazing writer and activist. Her warmth and meticulousness was great support
when I was a student in one of her university poetry classes. Her books are
incredible, and useful.
Positive Futures Network/Yes
Magazine
Informative, compact and quite fascinating articles detailing helpful ideas
for the future, and admirable projects currently underway.
The Sun magazine
Wonderful black and white photography, and great interviews.
State of Maine site lists legislation, staff etc.
Project
Vote Smart
Nonpartisan, easy to use and comprehensive. Enter your zip code to see who your
representatives are.
Maine Public Radio
Around election time, this site has information on the issues being voted on.
Electricity from renewable Maine
resources
Through Maine Interfaith Power and Light, individuals and organizations in Maine
can keep their same account with the electric company, while paying towards
using 100% renewable energy (water and wood, generated in Maine).
Uncle Henry's
Well-designed site lets you search classified ads for "just about anything
under the sun," and find pets "free to good home." It's great!
Between this and the recycling center, I furnished my entire house. A Maine-based
publication.
www.donotcall.gov
Simple registration to block telemarketers calls for your home/cell phone number
for 5 years. Seems to work well.
Also, post offices have a form you can fill out to stop getting third class
mail.
Unicure, silk protein conditioner
I'm not usually an endorser of products, but this one is an elegant solution
to conditioning your hair and skin without fragrances and other additives. Easy
to order, will FedEx to you at very reasonable price. Their website is really
quaint and funny too.