Connecting Maine communities
We are more committed than ever to supporting people in Maine’s communities as they find ways to connect meaningfully with each other by engaging with books, poetry, and big ideas.
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Summer Discussion Project cohort
Apr 20, 2021
We’re thrilled to be offering the Discussion Project to a cohort of over 20 organizations and individuals throughout Maine! Augusta Adult Ed–Kennebec County Jail Maine Correctional Center Maine State Prison Mountain View Correctional Facility Resources for Organizing and Social Change Southern Maine Women’s Reentry Center Debbie Khadraoui... read more
Become a speaker
Apr 1, 2021
We are working to build a cohort of speakers who live all over Maine, who have come to us from all walks of life. We’re looking for people who have deep experience and/or expertise and are eager to help the incredible people who live in our state... read more
2021 Major Grant awards
Mar 25, 2021
MHC Major Grants support a variety of larger humanities projects such as exhibits, conferences, films, and other initiatives. $6,000 for “Untitled Margaret Moxa Project“– Center for Independent Documentary Funding will support writing and early stage production of the play, Moxa, written by Penobscot Nation diplomat and playwright,... read more
New Poetry Express sites
Mar 12, 2021
We’re thrilled to be offering Poetry Express in 2021 to a cohort of five organizations throughout Maine! Special National Poetry Month Poetry Express Kick Off: To kick off 2021 Poetry Express we’ll have a special joint MSL/MHC National Poetry Month event in April (DATE TBD) featuring a collective... read more