When I first met Sammee Quong several years ago, I knew I was meeting someone unique. Sammee has a smile that will knock you flat, and beautiful tattoos several of which are ginkgo leaves in honor of her Chinese heritage. … Continue reading →
You likely have never heard of Elizabeth Claypoole. She was there, at the beginning of this great country and she was a great patriot who bore great sacrifice for the birth of this nation. She was born on January 1, … Continue reading →
Public Transportation Stakeholders Throughout Maine’s Largest Urban Area Have Their Bubbles Burst. I lost. Not a little, a lot! Majorly. Big time. I did not get to University of Southern Maine in Gorham to pick up my desperately needed something-or-another … Continue reading →
Full Plates Full Potential, Maine’s only statewide childhood hunger organization is proud to announce legislative victories in Augusta this session. Full Plates Full Potential and our coalition including: No Kid Hungry, Good Shepherd Food Bank, Preble Street, Maine Children’s Alliance, … Continue reading →
A new Maine nonprofit takes aim at helping those facing something no one wants to think about – the loss of a child. Launched at the beginning of 2019, Madeline’s Mission seeks to provide a path toward wellness, healing, and … Continue reading →
Today’s news cycle is like playing an endless game of “Hot Potato.” The media takes a topic like gun control right after a shooting and talks about it for a week or two until the potato is cold. At that … Continue reading →
According to the most recent statewide report on employment released by the Maine Department of Labor, Maine’s unemployment rate currently sits at 3.3%. For Maine Veterans, that number is 2%. At the Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services, we understand all … Continue reading →
In our last article, ‘What is Cannabis?’, we provided a brief overview of some products that can be made from cannabis. This month we’ll talk about why cannabis is a great food option. We’ve all heard the sayings – ‘Food … Continue reading →
After very challenging legislative sessions like the one we just experienced here in Maine, I’m often asked, “Why bother advocating for the sanctity of human life and other biblical truths in Augusta when it seems there is little to no … Continue reading →
35 Summer Sites Receiving More Than $75,000 Total Justin Alfond, Full Plates Full Potential’s Co-Director said “For children living with food insecurity, summertime is the scariest part of the year. There are so many more barriers in the summertime. Thankfully, … Continue reading →
