Second-generation farmer prepares to take the reins of family farm in Lyman.
Mary Pols
Mary Pols writes primarily about sustainability for Source. She came to the Press Herald in late 2013 to work on Source after a long career writing about movies. She has almost, but not quite, broken the habit of waking pre-dawn on Oscar nomination day. Mary was born in Portland and raised in Brunswick, but was away for 25 years so it’s been a thrill for her to learn about her state in the 21st century. She studied art history at Duke and her masters in journalism is from UC Berkeley. She’s happiest reporting a story in Maine’s great outdoors, whether she’s watching seaweed farmers plant a crop or eating fresh caught perch with an ice fisherman while a hungry eagle hovers nearby. History really floats her boat as well (once she wrote an entire story about the life of a very old and rare apple tree in Freeport). She lives in Brunswick with her hockey-obsessed son and their dog, a foster-fail kitten and an elderly Maine Coon.
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Organic conundrum: Farm-to-label path too rocky for some
The profits are better, the government will help fund it, so why do some farmers opt out of organic certification?
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In radio, on film, Caroline Losneck’s stories teem with sustainable subjects
Meet a Maine storyteller with a penchant for fisheries, environment and climate change.
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Jessica Thomas helps new mothers cope with stress, fear
The postpartum doula guides families through the often rocky weeks after a birth.
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Want to raise green children? Start by skipping all that unnecessary plastic stuff
Sustainability-minded Maine parents offer advice for raising babies and toddlers – goodbye icky, sticky sippy cups – while living lightly on the Earth.
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On a trip to Italy, mom plots to improve son’s palate
But in the end, enjoyment trumps learning to like white asparagus.
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Aurelia Scott, writer, gardener and ‘Hero’ of Portland Trails, busy making city greener
Whether serving with the trail group or getting her hands in the dirt, she acts on her belief in the importance of urban natural spaces.
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Ken Fengler is landscaper and hardscaper who takes soft approach for environment
His best advice: Start with good topsoil to avoid problematic fertilizer altogether.
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Sara Corey’s a pioneer in the farming industry
At just 23 she’s the youngest to be named Young Farmer of the Year, and the first woman.
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From pocketbooks to sweaters to restaurant logos, sustainability helps sell Maine
The state’s brand has swapped lighthouses and lobsters for an outdoorsy, authentic, handmade yet sophisticated aesthetic.