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We are more committed than ever to supporting people in Maine’s communities as they find ways to connect meaningfully with each other amid great uncertainty and change by engaging with books, poetry, and big ideas.
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Mini Grant awards | Summer 2020
Sep 3, 2020
$1,000 for “125 Anniversary Programs” – Bangor Symphony Orchestra $1,000 for “Online Fall Shabbaton“ – Center for Small Town Jewish Life, Waterville $1,000 for “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare” – Center Theatre, Inc., Dover-Foxcroft $1,000 for “Commons Conversations: Reaching Community“– Central Hall Commons, Dover-Foxcroft $630... read more
Discussion Project
Sep 1, 2020
The Maine Humanities Council is excited to offer this flexible opportunity to host a text-based discussion program that meets the needs of your own community, whether you are working independently or as part of an organization. The current moment calls for great flexibility—and we want to support people... read more
At the National Book Festival
Sep 1, 2020
As home of the Harriet P. Henry Center for the Book, the Maine Humanities Council has selected Samara Cole Doyon’s Magnificent Homespun Brown—a children’s book with a strong Maine connection—to feature at the 20th National Book Festival. Hosted by the Library of Congress, the National Book Festival is... read more
Route 1 Reads
Aug 31, 2020
As home of Harriet P. Henry Center for the Book, the Maine Humanities Council is once again excited to participate in Route 1 Reads, a road trip-inspired reading list that explores various genres through the network of state Center for the Book affiliates located along Route 1. Our... read more
