After facing temporary closure due to construction at its location in Woodfords Corner, Project FEED is operating from 640 Brighton Ave.
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Portland philosophy professor compiles 18 years of pop culture analysis
Based on a philosophy blog that he has been running for 18 years, USM philosophy professor Jason Read’s new book “Unemployed Negativity” contemplates popular culture and what it says about us all.
USM Foundation challenge raises $6M for program to aid students
The University of Southern Maine Foundation completed a $6 million matching challenge for the Promise Scholars endowment, a program that supports Maine high school students who face significant barriers to higher education. In October, the foundation announced a challenge issued by two anonymous donors: if it could raise $4 million for the Promise Scholars endowment […]
Maine artist highlights overlooked ocean treasures
Biddeford watercolorist Mimi Gregoire Carpenter’s new paintings of beach findings are on display at Portland’s Roux and Cyr International Fine Art Gallery this month.
Vision van brings eye care and eyewear to Portland students
The mobile optometry clinic came to Portland Public Schools as school nurses found that students were not able to get the vision care they needed.
Locker Project celebrates ‘bittersweet’ milestones
The South Portland-based nonprofit partners with over 40 schools in Greater Portland in addition to grocers, food pantries and other organizations to supply children and families in need with nutritious food.
Portland Water District rates increase slightly in 2025
Portland Water District customers will see a nearly 6% increase in their bills this year. Trustees for the district, which supplies water to Falmouth, Raymond, Scarborough, South Portland, Standish and Windham, and water and wastewater services to Cape Elizabeth, Cumberland, Gorham, Portland and Westbrook, approved a $63.8 million operating budget for 2025. The amount reflects […]
Impact of Welch fund continues to improve Greater Portland community
The fund, run through the Maine Community Foundation, distributed over $222,000 in grants for a wide range of community-focused projects in 2024.
Portland photographer frames America through its bedrooms
Photographer Barbara Peacock’s “American Bedroom” is on display at the Maine Museum of Photographic Arts. The project took seven years and intimately depicts people in their bedrooms in every state of the U.S.
Seafood and creativity on display at Portland Feast of the Seven Fishes
Portland restaurants Bissell Brothers and Regards offered seven-course seafood menus for the traditionally Italian American celebration of Christmas Eve.