From the Desk of Kathleen I know we are all trying to make sense of this moment, hoping that if we get some clarity, it will reveal what steps to take next. This is a very frightening time in history. There are so many fears: fear...
Did you know that uneaten food is a climate change driver? When we send uneaten food to landfills, methane gas is produced as it breaks down. In fact, in the United States, surplus food generates almost 14% of total methane emissions. For perspective, the methane...
From the Desk of Kathleen Sullivan, Coordinator, FreeportCAN Converting fear into action and connection: opportunities for community involvement The first frost arrived last week when the moon was full and so bright that the green ferns and white birches glowed in the dark as if lit by...
The Times Record covered the festivities and intention surrounding the installation of the Pinkies on the Town Hall lawn on October 11. Noting the efforts of FreeportCAN and Meetinghouse Arts to bring the sculptures to town, the article explored how the sculptures are intended to spark...
The pink sculptures have found a new home in Freeport Opening event: Friday, Oct. 11, 4-6pm Freeport Town Hall lawn These sculptures, made from reclaimed fishing gear, honor the stewardship of Maine’s coastal fisheries, and represent the growing impact of climate change on our marine environment. They promise to...
Join host passivhausMaine, Freeport Climate Action Now and other community members and organizations in a WindowDresser community build event this November to create energy-saving window inserts for our neighbors. This build is an opportunity for us to take tangible steps to reduce energy usage and...
As the cooler weather starts to roll in, it's the perfect time to think about weatherizing your home for the winter. Not only will this keep you warm and cozy, but it can also help save money on energy bills! A few simple upgrades and...
As Mainers, we have probably all uttered the phrase, “you can’t get there from here” as a response to being asked for directions. With seemingly few direct routes from Point A to Point B, it may come as no surprise that 49% of Maine’s fossil...
Freeport Climate Action NOW has been selected as one of four finalists (out of 36 nominatons) for the Natural Resources Council of Maine’s “People’s Choice Award”, which recognizes individuals and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to the protection of Maine’s environment. The winner will be...
When you think of summer in Maine, what comes to mind? Do you think of backyard cookouts with friends, picnics on the beach, or a cold slice of watermelon on a hot day? Or is it picking up local corn on the cob from that...