Members say Portland is lucky to have such support systems, which can be hard to find in some parts of the state.
Dana Richie
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Multiple generations of Mainers explore and fight through fantasy worlds
At two venues in the state, live-action role-playing enthusiasts immerse themselves in fictional universes.
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Portland food pantry and nonprofit African market fights hunger through familiar ingredients
The nonprofit Food for all Services, open 7 days a week, is addressing food insecurity and helping new immigrants feel at home by offering food they know and are comfortable cooking.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Local & State, News
Portland-based art club encourages bad art
Bad Art Maine, led by artist and teacher Daniel Freedman, supports an anti-perfection approach to artistic expression.
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Sea glass fanatics scour Maine beaches and craft with treasures they find
The rough waters and rocky beaches of the Maine coast create a perfect environment for creating sea glass.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Summer jobs show us a piece of the good life in Maine
From camp counselors to museum curators to farm hands, we take a look some of the best summer jobs Maine has to offer.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Read poems by Portland’s 2 new poet laureates
‘Love Letter to my ancestors,’ by Yashu Derisala and ‘STONECALL,’ by Signature MiMi.
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Portland names its next poet laureate and introduces a new youth role
There will be an inauguration ceremony in September for Michelle ‘Signature MiMi’ Tarshus, the city’s eighth poet laureate, and Yashaswini (Yashu) Derisala, its first youth poet laureate.
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Portland Adult Education to expand heat pump apprenticeship program
It is one of six groups to receive a combined $2 million in grants for clean energy workforce training programs through the Maine Governor’s Energy Office.
Posted inElection 2024, Local & State, Politics
Young voters in Maine weigh in on Biden dropping out of race
The president’s decision, and his endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris, have cast the election in a new light for voters who had felt disconnected from Biden’s campaign because of his age.