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Greetings!  While the thermometer may indicate otherwise, spring is right around the corner! We're getting a head start on celebrating the season. With some great offers, tips for spring cleaning, and tons of awesome events happening around Maine; we hope this newsletter puts a little "spring" to your step and adds to your enjoyment of the longer, warmer days that WILL be here soon!
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This Month's FREE E-coupons
Click on the logos below to print this month's exclusive offers.
$25 off any service of one-hour or more from The Willows Boutique Spa
 Get 10¢ per gallon off biodiesel heating oil from Maine Standard Biofuels  15% off an equipment kit or 5-gallon signature beer ingredient kits from Central Street Farmhouse
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Spring Cleaning
 Since March weather and temperatures often keep us indoors more than we'd like, it's a great month to tackle some cleaning projects around the house. Not only is that a remedy for cabin fever, but you'll be ready for outdoor fun...because who wants to spend time inside cleaning once the days are warmer and longer?! Here are a few tips for making your spring cleaning projects more green, healthy and fun.
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Climate Solutions: Expo & Summit
 We're excited to be a sponsor for the Climate Solutions: Expo & Summit on March 12th. The expo is free and open to the public; and will feature exhibits and presentations on efficiency, adaptation planning, renewable energy, farming, fisheries, sustainably education, emergency management, and more. In addition, the summit will be a day-long working session to explore "what we should do together" through public policy.
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Have you picked up a copy of the 2014 SunriseGuide yet?
Here's a sampling of the offers you'll find inside:
 FREE starter when you buy any main course at Gather- 25% off your total dinner bill at Little Tap House
- Buy one Holy Donut and get a second FREE
- $3 off a dozen bagels at Union Bagel Co.
- $5 off your purchase of $30 or more at Carter's Green Market
- One FREE month of curbside composting for you and a friend from Garbage to Garden
- 15% off your dinner bill at Trattoria Athena
- 15% off your purchase at Belfast Co-op
- FREE initial consultation AND $25 off first lawn treatment with GoGreen Organic Lawn Care
- 10% off your purchase of $50 or more from O'Donal's Nursery
- FREE tooth whitening for life from Peak Dental
- $10 off any one-hour service at Nine Stones
- FREE enrollment fee when you join Basics Fitness
- 10% off your stay (and pets stay FREE) at the Country Inn
- FREE attendance at an E2Tech monthly forum
- 20% off your purchase at Rainbow Toys
- $10 off any class at the Theater Project
- 25% off any current-season item at Horny Toad
- 20% off your purchase at Full Circle Gallery
- $5 off your purchase of $25 or more in Vena's Fizz House mixology shop
- 20% off your purchase at Archipelago
- $5 off at any Goodwill in Maine
And that's just the tip of the ice burg...the 2014 SunriseGuide has more than 200 coupons, valued at over $4000 in savings. You can order the book through our website, or pick one up at any of our local retailers.
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Throw-back Time: Our Top 5 Articles from 2013
It's a new year, and we're excited to continue bringing you lots of interesting and useful information in the days ahead. But did you know that we compile all of our print and web articles into an ongoing collection on our website? So a wealth of information about green and healthy living is always just a click away!
To give you an idea of what you can find on the SunriseGuide website, here are the five most popular articles from 2013:
The Maine Bean Suppah
DIY: Make your own microwave popcorn
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SunriseGuide Partner News
 Congratulations to EcoHome Studio for winning the Best of Houzz 2014 award and being named the top-rated building, remodeling and design professionals!
 Coffee By Design has moved their microroastery to a new, larger location on Diamond Street in East Bayside...and the new coffeehouse opened this week.
 Modern Vegan is launching a monthly radio hour in the middle of March. Tune in every month for cooking tips, veganism info, and more.
 The Bay Club in Portland recently expanded and opened their new Studio Zen for yoga, Pilates, and barre classes.
Happy 1st anniversary to Elements in Biddeford!
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Sustainable Living Event Highlights
This list is just a sampling of the many events happening around Maine. Please visit the Local Events section on our website for even more events.
Portland Flower Show
Mar. 6-9, The Portland Company Complex, Portland
Climate Change, Social Equity & Economic Opportunity
Mar. 11, 7-10:30am, Bowdoin College, Brunswick
Portland Greendrinks
Mar. 11, 5:30-8pm, Cumberland County Civic Center, Portland
Climate Solutions: Expo & Summit
Mar. 12, 10am-6pm, Augusta Civic Center, Augusta
Switch Film Showing & Address with the USGBC
Mar. 13, 5:30-8pm, Portland Public Library, Portland
Food for Change Film Screening & Portland Food Co-op Reception
Mar. 19, 6-9pm, SPACE Gallery, Portland
Regional Electric Grid & Natural Gas Pipeline Infrastructure: Opportunities and Challenges
Mar. 20, 7:30-11am, Maple Hill Farm & Conference Center, Hallowell
2nd Annual Maine Clean Energy Day
Mar. 20, 10am-5pm, Maine State House, Augusta
Creating and Sustaining Vibrant Local Economies in Maine
Mar. 22, 9:30am-4pm, University of Maine, Augusta
Maine Maple Sunday
Mar. 23, Various locations statewide
Green Roofs for Portland Maine: Intro to Green Roof Potential & Design
Mar. 25, Portland
For a complete list of events, please visit the Local Events section on our website.
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Save the Date
Maine Water & Sustainability Conference
Apr. 1, 7:30am-4pm, Augusta Civic Center, Augusta
MOFGA's Grow your Own Organic Garden
Apr. 2, 6-9pm, Various locations statewide
Northeast Biomass Heating Expo
Apr. 9, 9am-5pm, Cumberland County Civic Center, Portland
Great Maine Bike Swap
Apr. 13, 10am-2pm, UMaine, Orono | Apr. 27, 10am-2pm, USM, Portland
2014 Maine Indoor Air Quality Conference
Apr. 16 & 17, 7:30am-5pm, Holiday Inn By the Bay, Portland
Urban Runoff 5K & Green Neighbor Family Fest
Apr. 26, 9:30am-1:30pm, Deering High School, Portland
Have a sustainability event we can help you promote?
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About Us
Part handbook, part coupon book, the SunriseGuide is a resource for learning about, supporting, and living in a healthy and sustainable way in southern and coastal Maine.
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