An illustrated map highlights spots in Portland where MECA&D community members have made their mark.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Schools and Education
Facing an existential crisis, some colleges do something increasingly rare: Adapt
Schools such as the Maine College of Art & Design are confronting demographic realities that have been shrinking enrollment in higher education for 10 years.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment
In latest pivot, Salt Institute adds a focus on podcasting
The school for documentary-making, now part of Maine College of Art & Design, continues to forge its future by adapting.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, News
Rangeley teen’s intensely personal artwork brings her to art school and a Times Square billboard
Beginning with an art contest in her hometown, Sophie Chu-O’Neil has made her way to Maine College of Art and Design in Portland and into a summer internship in New York City.
Posted inDesign, Sponsored
Highlights from the Loquat Pop-Up Shop at MECA
The Loquat Pop-Up Shop is open every day until the end of August from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at 522 Congress St.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
MECA students challenge college’s concerns about Portland social service plan
They say statements by Maine College of Art officials about Portland’s plan to consolidate social services and public health programs near a proposed dorm reflect classism and disrespect people experiencing homelessness.
Posted inThe Forecaster
People & Business: March 10
Recognition For the eighth year in a row, the town of Freeport has received the Government Finance Officers Association’s “Distinguished Budget Presentation Award.” This award reflects the commitment of the Town Council and staff to meet the highest principles of governmental budgeting. In order to receive the budget award, Freeport had to satisfy nationally recognized […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
People & Business: March 10
Recognition For the eighth year in a row, the town of Freeport has received the Government Finance Officers Association’s “Distinguished Budget Presentation Award.” This award reflects the commitment of the Town Council and staff to meet the highest principles of governmental budgeting. In order to receive the budget award, Freeport had to satisfy nationally recognized […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster, Times Record
Virtual Portland walk points out city’s early ties to slavery
“It is important for us to remember many of these buildings were built off the backs of enslaved African labor,” a marine historian says.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Maine College of Art gets COVID-relief funding for students of color
PORTLAND — Maine College of Art has received $10,000 from The TD Bank Charitable Foundation to establish a COVID-Relief Financial Aid Fund for students of color who have been financially impacted by the current pandemic. Students of color make up 20% of the Maine College of Art student body. “MECA students of color face economic […]