The ReachMyTeach website was created by a Deering High teacher and student in 2021 and is now available in 40 Maine school districts and nine states.
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Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Documentary highlights futsal community in Kennedy Park
The young Portland director received the Emerging Maine Filmmaker Award for the project showing the community in one of Maine’s most diverse neighborhoods.
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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 inBusiness, Maine, News
Bath pastry maker clears obstacles for recent immigrants seeking jobs
Gagné Foods provides free transportation and makes adjustments to support the new Mainers who keep gourmet pastries rolling off the production line.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
YMCA suspends summer day camps in Portland and Standish
The organization is still trying to rebound after memberships dropped during the pandemic.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly, Scarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry, The Forecaster
Through My Lens: How do you want your steak cooked? Dining out can be challenging for immigrants
Summer in Maine is a delightful season, perfect for beach outings, scenic drives along the coast, and savoring the local culinary delights. Whether you’re indulging in pancakes or waffles with Maine maple syrup at a cozy diner, enjoying eggs Benedict and fries, or experiencing the quintessential whole lobster at a seaside restaurant, Maine’s food scene is […]
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New Mainer artists get boost from Mayo Street grant program
The Portland arts center recently awarded its 3rd round of $1,000 grants to people practicing traditional art forms.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Schools and Education
In Portland, multilingual driving schools help new Mainers get behind the wheel
In a rural state like Maine, not having a driver’s license can make it difficult to get to a job or school, or even to the grocery store.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Scarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry, The Forecaster
Congolese hip-hop artist makes U.S. debut Friday in Portland
Marcel Kombo, aka Mister Trecy, will perform as part of the free African Summer Concert Series.
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Portland leadership program Natural Helpers welcomes new class of community leaders
Ten fellows graduated on Saturday from the city-organized initiative, launched in 2020.