Dear John, 

 

I love Maine—and I can’t wait to be there with all of you!

 

I’m excited to join you at this year’s Evening for the Environment for the first time in my role as president of the League of Conservation Voters (LCV). 

 

Together, we’ll take a look at how LCV is standing strong for clean energy, climate action, and environmental justice at the federal level, and how national and state action connect to build a healthier, more sustainable, and more just future.

 

I’m especially excited that Maine advocates Francis Eanes, Lucy Hochschartner, Kaya Lolar, and Adam Nordell will be lifting up environmental progress right in Maine—from clean energy labor policies and energy fairness, to Wabanaki priorities and tackling PFAS pollution.

 

And, as a reminder of the power of words during uncertain times, nature poet Samaa Abdurraqib will share her piece, Because Winter is Warming.

 

This will be a special evening of community, conversation, and connection. I hope you’ll join us as we gather for the 23rd Evening for the Environment on Thursday, October 23.

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📅 Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: UNE Innovation Hall, 772 Stevens Ave, Portland

 

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Pete Maysmith | he/him/his

President

League of Conservation Voters

 

Maine Conservation Voters & Maine Conservation Alliance

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Laura Bither • Marpheen Chann • Brad Coffey • Meadow Dibble • Maureen Drouin • Sara Freshley • Bill Ginn • Olivia Griset • Stacie Haines • Chloe Hoffman • Mohamed Khalid • Brigitte Kingsbury • Adam Lee • Phoebe Little Grant Provost • Rani Sheaffer • Lucas St. Clair

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