Weed scientist Sonja Birthisel is using bugs to arm farmers in the war against weeds.
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Scientist Steve Eayrs knows how to build a better fish trap
It helps that he got his start as a fisherman.
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Cory Schnaible helps throw cocktail parties with a mission
Greendrinks, which has been a mainstay in Portland since 2008, supports sustainability.
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Katherine Paul fights for organic food and soil
The Freeport woman’s work with the Organic Consumers Association means fighting to keep Ben & Jerry and other companies honest.
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Anne Hayden has farmed for oysters and protected fisheries
Her love for the Maine coast drives her.
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Portland-area writer Kathryn Miles can shake up a dinner conversation
Hosts fear that her subject matter – doom and gloom about natural disasters – makes her a dinner party downer.
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Briana Warner wants you to eat your (sea) vegetables
Encouraging growing and processing the ocean crop is part of her work at the Island Institute.
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Mina Amundsen watching as the campus at Colby College is growing
As the college’s assistant vice president for facilities and campus planning, Amundsen is the overseer of its greener future.
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Allen and Elissa Armstrong are driving toward a more sustainable future
These retirees are are loving their new electric Chevy Bolt.
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Kayla Blindert sees a gleaning trove in backyard fruit
Her latest public service is canvassing Portland’s fruit-foraging opportunities to help feed the hungry.