The Portland arts center recently awarded its 3rd round of $1,000 grants to people practicing traditional art forms.
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Falmouth seeks artists for community festival
Falmouth’s Community Wellness Committee is seeking artists, artisans and makers to apply for a booth at the first Falmouth Community Fest in June. The festival will take place at Tidewater Community Gardens from 10 a.m. to 6 pm. June 22 and will feature food trucks, live music, art and activities for all ages. The wellness […]
Midcoast towns get state grants to counter climate change
Bowdoinham is one of 53 towns across the state to receive a grant aimed at mitigating the impacts of climate change on Maine communities.
Dresden Summerfest still going strong after 23 years — even in the rain
The annual festival seeks to bring the community together through music, games and history.
Redbank Community Garden looking for participants
The garden has open plots for individuals, families, or organizations.
Yarmouth families step up to support beloved crossing guard
Ruth Thurston-Coffey, who is having heart surgery this week, said she is “overwhelmed” by the outpouring of support.
Squash center plans $6 million expansion to further mission
Portland Community Squash has attracted kids who come for the game, but stay for the relationships. Now it’s in the midst of a campaign to offer more services to more families.
Commentary: For multi-stakeholder capitalism, the future is now
Androscoggin Bank recently became a Certified B Corporation and looks forward to showing that businesses that pair purpose with performance can not only survive, but also thrive, its CEO says.
South Portland residents deliver holiday cheer
Members of the South Portland community deliver brunch to city’s fire and police departments.
Girl Scouts have window visit with seniors at Enclave
Scarborough Girl Scout Troop #629, and members of ‘”Games with Great Grands” visited the Enclave to do a craft window visit with their seniors. The group set up tables outside of their dining room and made bird seed pinecones and then hung them on the windows and trees. When the young ladies started doing cartwheels, […]