For more information, contact:
Shoshana Hoose
shoshana [at] BikeMaine [dot] org
(207) 623-4511 or

Nan Cumming
nan [at] trails [dot] org
(207) 775-2411

A First District congressional candidates forum on “Sustainability in Maine” will be held on Sunday, September 28 from 3 to 5 p.m. in the event room on the seventh floor of the Glickman Library on the University of Southern Maine’s Portland campus.

Charlie Summers, the Republican nominee for the First District seat, and Chellie Pingree, the Democratic candidate, will participate in the nonpartisan event. Irwin Gratz, host of Maine Public Radio’s “Morning Edition,” will moderate.

The public is invited to attend free of charge, but space is limited. Reservations may be made by writing to info [at] trails [dot] org

The forum will be broadcast on community television stations in more than 230 cities and towns throughout Maine during the month of October.

The forum will cover such topics as global warming, alternative transportation, clean energy, land protection, wildlife habitat, water quality, reducing toxics and supporting Maine agriculture and fisheries. A reception will follow, with light refreshments served.

Co-sponsors include the Bicycle Coalition of Maine, Conservation Law Foundation, Eastern Trail Alliance, the Environmental Health Strategy Center, Environment Northeast, Friends of Casco Bay/Casco Baykeeper, Maine Audubon, Maine Center for Economic Policy, Maine Council of Churches, Maine Fair Trade Campaign, Maine People’s Alliance, Natural Resources Council of Maine, Northern Forest Alliance, Ocean Conservancy, Physicians for Social Responsibility Maine, Portland Green Streets, Portland Trails, RESTORE: The North Woods, Sierra Club-Maine and the University of Southern Maine. Tugboat Creative is providing pro bono graphic services, and the Community Television Network is producing the televised program.

For more information, please email info [at] trails [dot] org