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Events
Maine Voices Live with Zachary Fowler, winner of Alone Season 3
On Thursday, October 8th, at 7p.m., Portland Press Herald staff writer Megan Gray will sit down with Zachary Fowler, winner of Alone season 3.
Maine Voices Live with Ryan Adams, muralist and artist
On Tuesday, September 8th, at 7 p.m. at One Longfellow Square, Portland Press Herald staff writers will sit down with Ryan Adams, muralist and artist, to discuss “street art”‘s potential for creating a community narrative.
Open Door with Kaveri Subbarao Nauhaus, CEO of Bernstein Shur
Wednesday, June 3 – Bernstein Shur CEO Kaveri Subbarao Nauhaus joins us to discuss leadership in law.
Maine Voices Live with Shay Stewart-Bouley, creator of Black Girl in Maine
Portland Press Herald opinion editor Siobhán Brett will sit down with Shay Stewart-Bouley, creator of Black Girl In Maine, on Tuesday, November 10th, at 7 p.m. Join us at One Longfellow Square for a conversation about amplifying Maine’s unique landscape of voices.
Open Door with Andrew Butcher, President of Maine Connectivity Authority
Wednesday, April 29 – Andrew Butcher is the director of the Maine Connectivity Authority, Maine’s organization that strives to guarantee universal access to reliable, affordable high-speed internet service statewide.
Maine Voices Live with Hearts of Pine founder Gabe Hoffman-Johnson
Portland Press Herald writer Steve Craig will sit down with Hearts of Pine founder Gabe Hoffman-Johnson for a conversation about building Maine’s cultural footprint.
2025 Photos of the Year Opening Reception
Meet the Portland Press Herald photographers and reflect on a year in photo at the Portland Public Library on February 6th.
Maine Voices Live with @platesofportlandmaine’s Jordan Brocklesby
On Tuesday, March 24, Maine dining and digital content guru Jordan Brocklesby joined us for a conversation about bringing Portland’s food scene to the digital stage.
ADU Housing Summit & Expo
Friday, May 15 – The Maine Trust for Local News will be hosting the Maine ADU Housing Summit & Expo at the University of Southern Maine in Portland to help homeowners accelerate plans to build housing.