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The Teacher: No need to bring this teacher an apple – he’s got a whole seed bank in Waldoboro

‘Our seeds have basically gone all over the world,’ says Neil Lash, who earns the Source Award for Teacher.

Local Wood Works is honored with the Source Award for Forester, based on its efforts to connect consumers to local wood products.

The nonprofit has helped bring back grain farming for baking and brewing, earning the Source Award for Farmer.

Their work on the prison’s sustainability initiative earns Capt. Ryan Fries and Mark Hutchinson the Source Award for Trailblazer.

The six-location market, which earns the Source Award for Entrepreneur, builds community by bringing shoppers and farmers together.

Her efforts on behalf of Maine Audubon earn her the Source Award for Conservationist.

by Peggy Grodinsky Source Editor March 18, 2018March 20, 2018

This year’s crop of farming scholarship winners are full of passion, pluck and plans.

The bowls are made from a treasured red maple that stood for a century outside a Portland home.

The winners fill us with hope in what often can seem like dark days for the environment.

We’re looking for your sustainability superheroes.