Jenny is a ceramicist, printmaker, and restaurant worker based in Portland. Her art practice is deeply rooted in her community, environment, and the experiences of those around her ..read more

I can’t get Demon out of my head and heart. A story that will break your heart and leave you hoping; you’ll also navigate the opioid crisis and all the casualties that come with it through the eyes of a funny, quick, direct, and lively narrator ..read more

Tiger Bom is one kick-ass band. With their funky fun style and killer beats, they bring a certain energy to their music that just can’t be compared. How did this all girl band get started and where can you see them perform for yourself ..read more

Formed in 2013, when Peyton Clark and Jake Nagy were seniors in high school, Drive By Todd isn’t easily categorized into one genre - it’s more like all of your favorites have blended together into one when listening to this group ..read more

The Career School Path Finding joy in the healing and wellness industry at midlife By Sarah Holman Ask her why she decided to start the massage therapy program at Spa Tech Institute at the age of 49, and Diana Mains will tell you, “Chaos.” It is a common theme in the American workforce, where women over 55 are seeking career changes at a rate that outpaces all other age groups. For many, the motivation is to find meaningful work they love, not simply to make good money or try something new.  “We see it a lot,” says Peggy York, on-site director at Spa Tech Institute’s Westbrook campus. “Wo ..read more

Retired schoolteacher Debra Footman’s love of horses keeps her sane – and so much more  By Alisha Goslin    How did you find this activity? I was born with a complete love of all animals. Later, it became more horse specific. I remember when I was 9 or 10, my parents would take me to see the horses on the Greenpoint Road in Brewer. It meant so much to me. In the summertime starting when I was 13, I would have the opportunity to go on trail rides and spend time at stables in the area, and I grew to love horses so much. My good friend in high school and I used to draw horses toget ..read more

Ode to Jessica Molloy  By Danny Molloy Ever since Jessica Molloy was a young woman, she dreamt of offering comfort to all children with any learning challenge. School was never easy for Jessica as it often made her feel bad about herself. Diagnosed early on with dyslexia, she remembers those days thinking how much she disliked school and how they treated her. It wasn’t until her undergraduate school that she encountered a teacher that inspired her and treated her regularly. He understood who she was and how she learned best, and he taught her that way. If only her other teachers had taug ..read more

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Photography by Molly Haley, mollyhaley.com Milo’s hand grasped my index finger as a woman tapped the bottom of his infant feet. Another waved a laser pointer on the ceiling, and I watched as Milo’s eyes followed the red dot back and forth. “Good,” she said, and checked a box on a form.    It was February 25th, 2020 and I was sitting on my living room floor, with my two-month-old son wiggling on his back. The house was full of strangers. They grinned at him, and he grinned back. I was new to all of this and felt totally exposed. The months had gone by in a flash. My body was sti ..read more