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Former Maine editor, 9/11 media consultant addresses fake news
Sep 24, 2018
Originally published on September 20, 2018 on centralmaine.com By Meg Robbins, Staff Writer “Chet Lunner addressed an audience at the Winslow Public Library as part of a series sponsored by the Maine Humanities Council.” Full article Read more
Bangor: What’s Going On with the News?
Sep 14, 2018
Join Maine journalists for a discussion on how news gets made in Maine. Erin Rhoda, Maine Focus editor Bangor Daily News Cliff Schechtman, Executive Editor Portland Press Herald, Maine Sunday Telegram Michael J. Socolow, Associate Professor of Communication and Journalism University of Maine, Orono Hosted by Hayden Anderson, Executive Director Maine Humanities Council This program is part of the “Democracy and the Informed Citizen” Initiative, administered by the Federation of State Humanities Councils. The initiative seeks to... read more
New Mini Grants | Summer 2018
Sep 13, 2018
$867 for “Exploring the Complexities of Racism” – York Public Library, York $867 for “Intersections of History and Community” – Maine Jewish Film Festival, Portland $867 for “A Doll’s House Part II: What Does the Door Slam Heard All Around the World Sound Like Now?” – Everyman Repertory Theatre, Rockport $900 for “Animal... read more
Who is we? Register for the Dorothy Schwartz Forum
Aug 6, 2018
Each year the Dorothy Schwartz Forum brings people together with expert guides to grapple with a basic question. This year we’re asking … who is we? Think, talk, wonder, explore and share a meal with… Mindy Crandall, Assistant Professor of Forest Landscape Management, University of Maine Ewan Douglas, Postdoctoral Research... read more
