The Transition Towns and Permaculture movements are positive, creative, community-led responses to the challenges of climate change, economic uncertainty, and the pressing need for sustainable energy. The momentum began building with the advent of Permaculture in the seventies. Permaculture isthe design science rooted in the observation of nature’s eco-systems.  Its purpose is to create an approach to living that emulatesthe enduranceand resilience of those natural systems. While Permaculture …

The Lewiston Auburn area Transition Town and Permaculture Meetup is to help you become more self-sufficient. Our goal is to reduce our use of fossile fuels, and to develop a self-sustaining community in the Lewiston/Auburn area. We will learn from each other ways to effectively increase our resilience in food production, use of local resources, the manufacturing of needed items. Most importantly, we will develop a tight community where we can rely on each other's talents and gifts.

Want to try area restaurants, pubs or cafes? Do you like to experiment with new cuisines? Have a hearty appreciation for a well-executed meal? We are a group of people interested in exploring the dining scene in the midcoast area.   Portland gets all the headlines about the fantastic dining scene, but Midcoast Maine has tons to offer as well.  Looking for down to earth, fun, friendly people that are open to a variety of dining experiences, from the elegant to the rustic. Members encouraged to o …