Liberation Farms is a co-operative farm managed by the Somali Bantu Community Association in Lewiston. After years in operation, they have finally found a permanent home in Wales.
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2020 Lee Auto Malls Community Farm Champion
Bahner Farm is an anchor farm for the Daybreak Growers Alliance that recently received a federal grant for solar installation. Maine’s commitment to buy local has kept them and other small farms afloat during the pandemic.
2019 Lee Auto Malls Community Farm Champion
Family-owned and operated Goranson Farm in Dresden is in its 35th year.
New farmers go ‘beyond borders’ with both luncheon and market
The weekly event at the Viles Arboretum in Augusta proves a great success.
Portland Gear Hub, Bike School pedal in tandem
The nonprofit bike/used gear shop funds the educational facility, and both are thriving.
Nonprofit greatly expands its gardens
Cultivating Community leases 62 acres at Hurricane Valley Farm in Falmouth.
Beyond the Bars provides new leashes on life
The program operated by the Coastal Humane Society and the Lincoln County Animal Shelter pairs prison inmates with shelter dogs to train.
‘We use walls to break through walls’
Portland Community Squash has a strong focus on youth and education as it builds a diverse membership.
Emerge Maine director moves on to national position
Jill Barkley, as Affiliate Director of Emerge America, continues working ‘to increase the number of Democratic women in public office.’ Sarah Skillin Woodard is Emerge Maine’s new Executive Director.
An agency of change, ‘building true strength’
‘The mission of Boys to Men is to reduce interpersonal violence, specifically male violence against women and girls, and support the development of emotionally fluent, civically-engaged boys.’