Professor Philip Gura speaks about David Thoreau and Maine in a symposium at the University of Southern Maine
Member Highlights
Segments highlighting the work of our non-profit members
Member Highlight – TempoArt CATALYST
Find out about TempoArt's upcoming CATALYST event
Member Highlight – Greater Portland Landmarks 2017 Annual Meeting
Get an update on Greater Portland Landmarks' activities and find out what properties are on the 2017 Places In Peril list
Member Highlight – Project Bazia – Bright Future Program
Bazia talks about Project Bazia's new Bright Future program
Member Highlight – MCMA Axe Men
Learn about the history of axe making in Maine - and the efforts to bring it back - in this Maine Charitable Mechanic Association "Makers In The Hall" lecture.
Member Highlight – Greater Portland Landmarks Deering Development
Trace the history of the development of Deering Highlands in this Greater Portland Landmarks presentation
Member Highlight – Project Bazia
Find out about Project Bazia's work in Portland and Africa to help young people improve their education and language skills from the organization's founder Bazia.
Member Highlight – Avesta Housing – Housing First
Find out about the Housing First initiative between Avesta Housing and Preble Street and how it is helping people with chronic homelessness find a safe and supported place to live.
Member Highlight – The Iris Network
Meet Sabryna Keebler, a client at the Iris Network, and learn about the programs and facilities they offer
Member Highlight – Tempo Art Occupied Wall
Check out TempoArt's latest installation, "Occupied Wall" which allows the public the re-arrange the pieces and create their own work of art.
Member Highlight – SMCC – Bringing Nature Home
Join Maine Audubon's Director of Education, Eric Topper, to explore the plants and practices involved in restoring native food webs in our gardens, yards and communities in this talk sponsored by the Southern Maine Conservation Collaborative.
Member Highlight – Cumberland County Code Red Campaign
Learn about Cumberland County's CodeRED campaign to urge citizens to enter their cell phone information into the CodeRED and be notified of emergencies in their area.
Member Highlight – Greater Portland Landmarks – President Monroe
On the 200th anniversary of his first visit, "President James Monroe" sits down for an interview at the Maine Historical Society with Portland historian Herb Adams to talk of the past and present of the United States. President Monroe is portrayed by John Babin of the...
SMCC – Renewable Energy Activity
Lawrence Mott of the Wood Group talks about the current status of large scale wind and solar projects, technology and policy here and abroad in a talk sponsored by the Southern Maine Conservation Collaborative
Member Highlight – LearningWorks 2017 YBA Graduation
Join LearningWorks as they celebrate the graduation of the Youth Building Alternatives Class of 2017
Member Highlight – Temp To Perm Arts Panel & Keynote
Panel discussion and keynote address from the Temp To Perm Public Arts Conference
Member Highlight
Dan Reardon, Constituent Services Representative for Senator Angus King talks about the senator's public outreach program at the Portland Public Library
Member Highlight – Independence Association
The Independence Association supports a legislative bill that will increase funding for direct support services.
Member Highlight – TempoArt Ghost Fence
Artist John Sundling's "Ghost Fence" project - which ties Lincoln Park's past to the present - kicks off the summer season of installations by TempoArt.
Member Highlight – Community Financial Literacy 2017 Block Party
Join Community Financial Literacy at their 8th Annual Neighborhood Block Party celebrating their work improving the lives of New Mainers through financial education
Member Highlight – Greater Portland Landmarks – Preservation In Action
Find out how Greater Portland Landmarks can help restore and preserve your historic building. Also, Portland Historian Herb Adams traces the history of historic Mechanics Hall, home of the Maine Charitable Mechanic Association
Member Highlight – TEMPOart Summer Preview
Get a preview of TEMPOart's summer art installations
Member Highlight – Temp to Perm
Find out about the upcoming Temp To Perm Arts Conference
Member Highlight – MCMA Makers “Neon Dave” Interview
David Johansen (AKA "Neon Dave") talks about his art and his craft in a Maine Charitable Mechanic Makers In The Hall interview