The Portland resident has a mission to help the new national monument succeed.
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Deanna Witman went from field biologist to artist and Unity College professor
Climate change informs her most recent pieces in the Portland Museum of Art’s Biennial.
Maine native Cooper Van Vranken is studying fisheries in Denmark
There might be a lesson about Maine shrimp in data about its cousins in the North Sea.
Road warrior Bob Moosmann – defender of bees, butterflies, organic farmers
At the Department of Transportation, green roads and byways are his thing.
Heidi Powell is a one-woman show called Dirigo Wholesale
She delivers produce from farms to restaurants in Greater Portland.
Kindness to the rescue after fire forces Maine farmers to regroup
Heather and Doug Donahue rely on friends and neighbors after a December blaze destroys parts of Balfour Farm in Pittsfield.
How and why Hillary Morin Peterson happened upon a whole new species of wasp in Harpswell
She was doing battle with invasive moths (using science).
Bill Needelman deals with rising water in Portland
Among his many duties, the city’s waterfront coordinator helps residents understand the risks of living by the sea.
Diane Walden teaches elements of sustainable holiday decor
The horticulturist says to think ahead and grab wreath and garland materials from your garden in the fall.
Amy Teh’s helped cook up Picnic for Maine makers
She and her husband co-founded the expanding crafts fair in 2008 as a venue for talented artisans here.