Abbie Bradford, MCV · [email protected]

November 4, 2021 at 4:40 PM

Votes expected soon! Call Rep. Golden NOW to support historic climate bill.

    Dear John,   The House of Representatives is expected to finally take its first vote on the transformational Build Back Better Act this week — possibly today. If passed, this will be the strongest action the United States has ever taken to …

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  Kathleen Meil, MCV · [email protected]

November 4, 2021 at 12:13 PM

TOMORROW: The Forgotten History of African Americans in Castine, Maine (online)

        Dear John,   Until fairly recently, most people in Castine would have assumed that African Americans had never lived in town in any significant numbers. Their stories and names were definitely forgotten. But since May of 2020, the Ca…

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  Will Sedlack, MCV · [email protected]

November 1, 2021 at 11:31 AM

YOU’RE INVITED: November Lunch & Learns! (online)

    Dear John,   October’s Lunch and Learns got us thinking about stories that have been purposefully obfuscated from us and history. Many more stories have been left untaught, and we will continue our learning journey in November. This month’s …

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  Will Sedlack, MCV · [email protected]

October 28, 2021 at 11:42 AM

TOMORROW: The Basin Oyster Project | Community-based coastal habitat restoration (online)

        Dear John,   Leaders from The Basin Oyster Project will join us tomorrow, October 29, from 12-1 PM for our Friday Lunch and Learn, The Basin Oyster Project | Community-based coastal habitat restoration. REGIST…

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  Beth Ahearn, MCV · [email protected]

October 25, 2021 at 11:57 AM

Have a look: Presenting MCV's 2021 Environmental Scorecard

    Dear John,   During the past year, our lives and communities have been disrupted in ways we had never seen before.   Yet, as the pandemic continues to test us, we are sure about one aspect of 2021: our commitment to combating climate chang…

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  Kathleen Meil, MCV · [email protected]

October 24, 2021 at 12:07 PM

You’re Invited: The Basin Oyster Project | Community-based coastal habitat restoration (online)

        Dear John,   I hope you will plan to join us this Friday, October 29, from 12-1 PM for our Friday Lunch and Learn, The Basin Oyster Project | Community-based coastal habitat restoration. REGISTER HERE …

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  MCV/MCA Team · [email protected]

October 22, 2021 at 10:45 PM

The Evening for the Environment is Happening Now

Dear John,   The Evening for the Environment is happening now!   ✨ Click here to join us for this exciting event ✨   To participate in the interactive polls throughout the evening, please go to slido.com and use the event code Evening.   Enjoy …

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  Bill McKibben, via Maine Conservation Voters · [email protected]

October 21, 2021 at 11:01 AM

Will you join me tomorrow for the Evening for the Environment?

Hi John,   It's Bill McKibben from all the way over in the state of Vermont. You may know me from a little climate group called 350.org. I really hope you're doing well right now.   I have to start off by saying that I'm so impressed with the v…

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  Maureen Drouin and Adam Lee, MCV/MCA · [email protected]

October 19, 2021 at 7:14 PM

The countdown to the Evening for the Environment is on!

Dear John,   The countdown to the Evening for the Environment is on! Reserve your spot today to join the two of us in celebration of Maine's environment.   Date: This Friday, October 22 Time: 7:00-8:00 PM How: Register today and you will receiv…

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  Kathleen Meil, MCV · [email protected]

October 18, 2021 at 9:18 PM

Our Last, Best Hope for Climate Action: MCV's work and what you can do

    Dear John,   Here at MCV, we have been laser-focused on a once-in-a-generation federal bill that could transform our economy and our climate: President Biden's Build Back Better Act.   In addition to proposals that improve the health of our…

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  Kathleen Meil, MCV · [email protected]

October 17, 2021 at 10:10 PM

You’re Invited: In Mind and Memory | the Remarkable Will of Quash, a Black Man in Eighteenth-Century Topsham (online)

        Dear John,   I hope you will plan to join us this Friday, October 22, from 12-1 PM for our Friday Lunch and Learn, In Mind and Memory | the Remarkable Will of Quash, a Black Man in Eighteenth-Century Topsham. …

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  Beth Ahearn, MCV · [email protected]

October 15, 2021 at 2:01 PM

The Evening for the Environment is one week away!

Dear John ,   The Evening for the Environment will happen one week from today! Reserve your spot today to celebrate Maine's environment with us.   The event will be held virtually on Friday, October 22nd, 7:00-8:00 PM. …

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  Kathleen Meil, MCV · [email protected]

October 14, 2021 at 11:48 AM

TOMORROW: From Newell Lyon to his descendants | Penobscot stories for the 21st century (online)

        Dear John,   Join Penobscot Nation Language Keeper Carol Dana, UMaine Professor Margo Lukens, and USM Adjunct Assistant Professor Connor Quinn tomorrow, October 15, from 12-1 PM for our Friday Lunch and Learn, From Newell Lyon to his…

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  Will Sedlack, MCV · [email protected]

October 13, 2021 at 8:15 PM

TOMORROW NIGHT: The Importance of DC Statehood with Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (online)

    Dear John,   Join us for a special evening panel discussion tomorrow, October 14, from 7-8 PM with Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, DC Councilmember Janeese Lewis George, and Dr. Derek Musgrove, co-author of Chocolate City, to learn mor…

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  Maine Conservation Voters Team · [email protected]

October 13, 2021 at 1:51 PM

We reached our goal: Thank you!

Together, we reached our goal! Dear John,   We are writing with a sincere thank you to those of you who helped us reach our goal of 35 new members in our monthly donor program, Kennebec Friends.   Because we met this…

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  Maureen Drouin, MCV Executive Director · [email protected]

October 11, 2021 at 1:01 PM

IN ONE HOUR: Wabanaki Alliance’s Virtual Indigenous Peoples’ Day Event

    Dear John,   Today is Indigenous Peoples’ Day.    Tune in from 10 AM-12 PM today for the Rally for Wabanaki Rights: A Virtual Rally for Indigenous Peoples’ Day.   None of the other 570 federally-recognized tribes in the United States live u…

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  Will Sedlack, MCV · [email protected]

October 10, 2021 at 10:40 PM

You’re Invited: From Newell Lyon to his descendants | Penobscot stories for the 21st century (online)

        Dear John,   I hope you will plan to join us this Friday, October 15, from 12-1 PM for our Friday Lunch and Learn, From Newell Lyon to his descendants: Penobscot stories for the 21st century. REGISTER HERE …

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  Will Sedlack, MCV · [email protected]

October 7, 2021 at 11:57 AM

SPECIAL DINNER & LEARN: A Conversation with Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton about the Importance of DC Statehood (online)

    Dear John,   Our nation has a rich legacy of continuing to expand equal representation. Each step in the history of making our democracy available to more and more people resulted in a stronger nation, a fairer nation, and one that more clo…

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  Stacie Haines, MCV · [email protected]

October 6, 2021 at 11:30 AM

Match extended

DEADLINE EXTENDED TO October 15th Dear John,   We were so close. In honor of MCV's 35th Anniversary this year, we needed to recruit 35 new monthly donors throughout the summer to unlock an incredi…

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  Ches Gundrum, MCV · [email protected]

October 5, 2021 at 11:46 AM

Join the Wabanaki Alliance’s Virtual Indigenous Peoples’ Day Event

    Dear John,   In 2019, Maine officially changed “Columbus Day” to “Indigenous Peoples’ Day” — an overdue yet important milestone for our state. Now, it’s time to fully and authentically honor the Wabanaki Tribes by restoring their right to s…

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  Will Sedlack, MCV · [email protected]

September 30, 2021 at 2:12 PM

TOMORROW: Diversify Your Lawn | Converting Your Lawn to Rich Layers of Native Plants (online)

        Dear John,   Who says lawns need to be monocultures or only made of grasses? We can do better than the default landscape material that covers many lawns.  REGISTER HERE Tomorrow, Octob…

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  Rani Sheaffer, MCV · [email protected]

September 29, 2021 at 4:02 PM

You can't miss this lineup

Dear John,   Here at Maine Conservation Voters and Maine Conservation Alliance, we are pulling out all the stops to bring you a lively night of entertainment and powerful speakers at this year’s virtual Evening for the Environment on Friday, Oc…

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  Will Sedlack, MCV · [email protected]

September 26, 2021 at 10:23 PM

YOU’RE INVITED: October Lunch & Learns! (online)

    Dear John,   Fall is here! My wife and I joined an apple CSA this year and have been enjoying apple turnovers, galettes, and more. It has been a wonderful way to mark the change in seasons.     This month’s Lunch & Learns create opportu…

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  Will Sedlack, MCV · [email protected]

September 23, 2021 at 11:53 AM

TOMORROW: Understanding Maine's Public Utilities Commission (online)

        Dear John,   Join recently-appointed PUC Commissioner Patrick Scully to learn about what the Public Utilities Commission does, how you can get involved, and why this is a moment of transformational change. REG…

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  Stacie Haines, MCV · [email protected]

September 22, 2021 at 12:41 PM

Today is the deadline

Dear John,   Today is the last day of summer. It is also the deadline to find 10 more monthly donors.    A generous member feels so passionately about protecting Maine that she has offered a $3,500 gift if we find 35 caring individuals to join ou…

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  Abbie Bradford, MCV · [email protected]

September 21, 2021 at 11:48 AM

We’re almost at 1,000! SIGN OUR PETITION: Maine workers need federal climate action

    Dear John,   We cannot wait any longer to address the climate crisis if we wish to see a healthy and sustainable future for our nation and for Maine.   That's why nearly 1,000 Mainers have signed our petition calling on Congress to support …

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  Rani Sheaffer, MCV · [email protected]

September 20, 2021 at 12:23 PM

You are the reason we can fight to protect Maine's environment

Dear John,   We started Maine Conservation Voters more than 35 years ago to protect the Maine we all love — by holding our lawmakers accountable for their votes on the environment with our yearly Environmental Scorecard.   Today, our scorecard re…

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  Kathleen Meil, MCV · [email protected]

September 19, 2021 at 10:27 PM

You’re Invited: Understanding Maine's Public Utilities Commission (online)

        Dear John,   I hope you will plan to join us this Friday, September 24, from 12-1 PM for our Friday Lunch and Learn, Understanding Maine's Public Utilities Commission. REGISTER HERE Ma…

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  Will Sedlack, MCV · [email protected]

September 16, 2021 at 12:12 PM

TOMORROW: Underwater Landscapes (online)

        Dear John,   Canyons, valleys, and rocky landscapes make up most of the Gulf of Maine’s dynamic seafloor. Join Dr. Joe Kelley, Professor of Marine Geology at the University of Maine, to learn more about these underwater landscapes an…

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  Abbie Bradford, MCV · [email protected]

September 14, 2021 at 11:57 AM

SIGN OUR PETITION: Maine farmers need federal climate action

    Dear John,   Maine farmers work hard to create a secure and healthy food system for our families. Across all 16 counties, our farmers and growers are exceptional, diverse, and integral to our communities. Unfortunately — like most industrie…

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  Maureen Drouin, MCV · [email protected]

September 13, 2021 at 12:37 PM

One-third of the way to our goal!

Dear John,   Every day, we are fighting the climate crisis and racial injustice, protecting our democracy, and conserving our natural legacy for future generations. We need you in the fight to realize the vision of a safe and equitable Maine.   …

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  Kathleen Meil, MCV · [email protected]

September 12, 2021 at 11:41 PM

You’re Invited: Underwater Landscapes (online)

        Dear John,   I hope you will plan to join us this Friday, September 17, from 12-1 PM for our Friday Lunch and Learn, Underwater Landscapes. REGISTER HERE Canyons, valleys, and rocky la…

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  Will Sedlack, MCV · [email protected]

September 12, 2021 at 12:13 PM

JOIN US: Redistricting in Maine and Your Community (Online)

    Dear John,   An independent redistricting commission is finishing up new district maps that correspond with the results of the 2020 U.S. Census. Join us and our partners on Wednesday, September 15 from 5:30-6:30 PM for a webinar on how Main…

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  Will Sedlack, MCV · [email protected]

September 9, 2021 at 11:56 AM

TOMORROW: Simulating Climate Change Scenarios and Designing Solutions (online)

        Dear John,   How can a climate change simulator inform effective and equitable climate policy on a local, national, and international level? Join us for our Lunch & Learn tomorrow September 10, from 12-1 PM to find out! …

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  Stacie Haines, MCV · [email protected]

September 8, 2021 at 12:00 PM

Important Evening for the Environment 2021 Announcements

Dear John,   We have some great news and some not-so-great news about our 19th annual Evening for the Environment this year:   First, the not-so-great: We've made the tough — but data-driven — decision to hold our event online this year, given …

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  Kathleen Meil, MCV · [email protected]

September 5, 2021 at 10:47 PM

You’re Invited: Simulating Climate Change Scenarios and Designing Solutions (online)

        Dear John,   I hope you will plan to join us this Friday, September 10, from 12-1 PM for our Friday Lunch and Learn, Simulating Climate Change Scenarios and Designing Solutions. REGISTER HERE …

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  Will Sedlack, MCV · [email protected]

August 29, 2021 at 10:26 PM

WE’RE BACK: September Lunch & Learns! (online)

    Dear John,   Despite the heat, summer is beginning to play itself off the stage and we are getting ready for a surplus of apples and the explosion of fall colors.   This month’s Lunch & Learns create opportunities for you to both conside…

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  Beth Ahearn, MCV · [email protected]

August 19, 2021 at 3:19 PM

Start a monthly gift. Get a hat. Protect Maine for the long-term.

Dear John,   Earlier this month, the UN issued a climate change report that is being called a "code red" for humanity.It calls out rapidly-escalating temperatures, rising sea levels, and record-breaking wildfires and droughts. For many of these c…

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  Abbie Bradford, MCV · [email protected]

August 15, 2021 at 9:58 PM

Climate Action Rallies in Lewiston, Bangor, and Caribou — Join us!

    Dear John,   This Tuesday, August 17, join us for a coordinated Climate Day of Action in Lewiston, Bangor, and Caribou!   Congressman Golden will play a crucial role over the next several weeks in passing bipartisan and budget legislation t…

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  Abbie Bradford, MCV · [email protected]

August 11, 2021 at 2:42 PM

Join us for a Climate Action Rally in Lewiston, Bangor, or Caribou!

    Dear John,   I hope you’ll join me Tuesday, August 17, for a coordinated Climate Day of Action in Lewiston, Bangor, and Caribou to show Congressman Golden that we need to act now on bold climate solutions.   Congressman Golden will play a c…

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  Kathleen Meil, MCV · [email protected]

August 9, 2021 at 6:35 PM

What you can do about today’s “code red for humanity”

    Dear John,   If you’ve read, heard, or watched any news today, we’re sure you’ve learned about the latest international climate report. It’s not good news. I felt despair when I saw this upsetting report, which confirms that many climatic c…

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  Kathleen Meil, MCV · [email protected]

August 5, 2021 at 12:05 PM

Crumbling bridges, flooded roads, and trapped fish: Maine’s coast needs us now.

    Dear John,   Mainers are tough. $10 billion for coastal restoration can make sure our coast is, too.   Negotiations over much-needed federal infrastructure investments are advancing, but funding levels for coastal restoration and resilience…

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  Will Sedlack, MCV · [email protected]

August 1, 2021 at 10:36 PM

WE’RE OFF FOR A MONTH: No August Lunch & Learns! (online)

    Dear John,   When we started the Lunch & Learn series 16 months ago, we had no idea how many of you would spend your Friday lunch hours learning with us.    The response has been incredible. Since April  2020, over 10,000 people have jo…

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  Abbie Bradford, MCV · [email protected]

July 29, 2021 at 11:38 AM

This is our climate action moment.

    Dear John,   Like other young Mainers, I learned about climate change as a child. Growing up in the shadow of that reality has made this crisis feel more real to my generation. We imagined and feared a future that is now here because our le…

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  Will Sedlack, MCV · [email protected]

July 28, 2021 at 3:34 PM

Join us this Friday: Understanding the Wildlife and Marine Impacts of Offshore Wind (online)

        Dear John,   We know that we need offshore wind energy to meet our climate goals but how will this technology affect marine ecosystems and wildlife?   Join us this Friday, July 30, from 12-1 PM for our Lunch and Learn, Understanding …

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  Rani Sheaffer, MCV · [email protected]

July 27, 2021 at 12:00 PM

Hear directly from Kennebec Friends!

Dear John,   During our 35th anniversary year, we set an ambitious goal of recruiting 35 new members for our monthly donor program, Kennebec Friends. We're getting closer and I hope you'll consider joining with us.   If you can join today, John, …

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  Kathleen Meil, MCV · [email protected]

July 26, 2021 at 12:16 PM

You’re Invited: Understanding the Wildlife and Marine Impacts of Offshore Wind (online)

        Dear John,   I hope you will plan to join us this Friday, July 30, from 12-1 PM for our Friday Lunch and Learn, Understanding the Wildlife and Marine Impacts of Offshore Wind. REGISTER HERE …

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  Beth Ahearn, MCV · [email protected]

July 22, 2021 at 9:23 PM

The Legislative Session is over: Maine’s environment and democracy win big!

    Dear John,   That’s a wrap! July 20 officially marked the end of Maine's 2021 legislative session. And all of us who are passionate about tackling the climate crisis, strengthening our democracy, promoting environmental justice, and protect…

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  Will Sedlack, MCV · [email protected]

July 22, 2021 at 1:49 PM

TOMORROW: Seabird Conservation in Maine (online)

        Dear John,   Puffin, tern, and murre populations have been restored in our state through targeted conservation intervention and action over the last several decades.   Join our Lunch & Learn tomorrow, July 23, from 12-1 PM with D…

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  Abbie Bradford, MCV · [email protected]

July 20, 2021 at 9:59 PM

It’s now or never. Tell Congress to act on climate.

    Dear John,   No Climate, No Deal.   With President Biden and Congress on the verge of passing a massive investment in our nation's infrastructure, now is the time to go big on climate. We must give it everything we have — and more — to make…

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