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Greetings!  Local fruits and veggies, the sounds of street musicians and kids playing, leisurely dinners outdoors, and the aroma of backyard cookouts in the air - all signs that summer is officially in full gear! With suggestions for nature-inspired family fun, the 4-1-1 on safe sunscreens, lots of great events and more, we hope this newsletter adds a little something special to your July.
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Green & Healthy Maine is here!
 The 2014 Green & Healthy Maine visitor's guide has hit the shelves! Our annual travel magazine is designed to help visitors and staycationers seeking an eco-friendly travel experience connect with Maine's green & healthy lifestyle. Whether you are travelling to the southern beaches, greater Portland, the Midcoast or Downeast Maine, you'll have a head start on finding each region's local gems. Pick up a copy at 500+ locations around Maine, or access our digital edition on your mobile device and take us with you on the go. Please let us know what you think!
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Follow Us on Instagram!
 We've expanded our social media presence and now have two Instagram accounts - one for The SunriseGuide, and one for our Green & Healthy Maine magazines! To start following our visual thread and enjoying the best of green, healthy and local photos, click the above publication names or look for the usernames @sunriseguide and @greenhealthymaine through the Instagram app on your mobile device.
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We're Hiring!
 We are expanding our team and have an exciting opportunity for a sales and marketing professional. Do you live and love a healthy & sustainable lifestyle? Are you passionate about helping Maine's businesses to grow and prosper? Do you have a solid track record of sales and marketing success? Then we want to talk to you. Position is based in our Portland office, though we are open to other locations for the right candidate.
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Your $0.02 Could Get You $100!
 We are conducting our annual SunriseGuide reader survey, and we'd love to hear from you. It will take just a few minutes to complete. Your input helps us to continually improve and bring you the best possible SunriseGuide experience. As a thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us, you will have the opportunity to be entered to win a $100 gift certificate to the SunriseGuide advertiser of your choice - dinner and drinks, an overnight getaway, new clothes, a day of pampering...YOU choose! Please complete the survey by Tuesday, July 15th -- thank you for your participation!
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Summer's Safest Sunscreens
 As you enjoy this summer's sunny days, make sure you're covered with one of the Environmental Working Group's safest sunscreens for 2014. They've released their 2014 Sunscreen Guide that rates the safety and efficacy of sunscreens, lotions, lip products and makeups that advertise sun protection. The ratings are based on chemicals, toxic ingredients, and their potential risk to human health. And this year, they've also released a special 2014 Teen Sunscreen Guide in collaboration with a breast cancer awareness organization.
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Naturally-Inspired Family Fun in Maine
 Looking for a way to avoid hearing the words "I'm bored" during summer vacation with your kids? Check out "Family Time in Maine" for countless indoor and outdoor options throughout southern and coastal Maine. There's no shortage of nature-inspired, family-friendly activities to enjoy this summer.
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SunriseGuide Partner News
  Happy 20th Anniversary to both Coffee By Design and Ruth's Reusable Resources!
 Portland Paddle has opened a second location; find them on the Presumpscot River in Westbrook three days a week.
 Wolfe's Neck Farm recently received a large grant to launch an Organic Farmer Training and Research Program.
 Waterlily just opened a second location in Kennebunkport; stop in and see them at 24 Ocean Avenue.
Congratulations to Maine Foodie Tours, Garbage to Garden and FlowFold; they were all recently honored by the Portland chapter of SCORE, a national nonprofit that connects entrepreneurs with mentors and counseling to help grow their businesses.
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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.
Climate Change: Time to Get Moving
Jul 9, 6-7:30pm, Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm, Wells
Maine Yoga Fest
Jul 12-13, East End Community School, Portland
Supporting Maine's Coastal Entrepreneurs
Jul 12, 8am-6pm, Chebeague Island
Bike Safety Clinic & Lasagna Dinner with Bike and Build
Jul 12, 6-8pm, St. Mary's Church, Falmouth
Sundays on the Boulevard
Jul 13 (and every Sunday through Nov. 9), 9am-4pm, Baxter Boulevard, Portland
Art in the Garden: Nature Sculptures for Kids
Jul 14 & 21, 3pm, Children's Museum & Theater of Maine, Portland
2014 Loon Count
Jul 19, 7-7:30am, Statewide
Maine Lobster Ride & Roll
Jul 20, 6:30am, Oceanside High School, Rockland
What is Yardscaping?
Jul 20, 4-6pm, Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm, Wells
DamNation Film Screening with Patagonia
Jul 24, 7:30pm, Frontier Café + Cinema, Brunswick
Maine Grain Alliance's 2014 Kneading Conference & Bread Fair
Jul 24-26, Skowhegan Fairgrounds, Skowhegan
Open Farm Day
Jul 27, Various locations, Statewide
For a complete list of events, please visit the Local Events section on our website.
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Save the Date
6th Annual Backyard Locavore Day
Aug 9, 10am-3pm, Brunswick & Freeport
Fee Free Day at Acadia
Aug 25, Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor
1st Annual Portland Greenfest
Sep 13, Monument Square, Portland
Common Ground Fair
Sep 19-21, MOFGA Common Ground Fairgrounds, Unity
15th Annual Trail to Ale 10K Race/Walk
Sep 21, Eastern Prom, Portland
Have a sustainability event we can help you promote?
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