Deqa Dhalac is the first Somalian refugee immigrant to become a mayor in the United States. A Black Muslim woman, she left Somalia thirty years
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Homeless to Attorney
Photos provided by Shianne Bowlin Shianne Bowlin is living her dream. The 27-year-old from Portland went from homeless to attorney in five short years all
Holocaust and Human Rights Center
Teaching Knowledge and Understanding to All Passion & Purpose Maine Women Magazine tells stories about women motivated by big ideas. Undeterred by obstacles, these women
Kat Torina Makes Maine Home
Kat Torina says she loves everything Maine offers her and her family. She talks about how our unique helpful people, the vast outdoor areas, and
Maine Veterans Receive Gifts of Love: Quilts of Valor
A Quilt of Valor (QOV) is a quality, handmade quilt that is machine or hand quilted. The Quilts of Valor Foundation’s mission is to award
Paradise Always Comes at a Cost
I’m guessing that most people picture palm trees when they think of the South Pacific. Tiny waves gently lap at white sand beaches, and people
Pop Punk Artist Haley Graves Steps Out with Confidence
On stages across the Seattle area, the spunky and energetic pop punk musician, Haley Graves, is making a name for herself. When we last spoke
Jim, Jon and Stonewall Kitchen: From Then to Now
On a typical day, Stonewall Kitchen’s flagship store in York is filled with eager customers who purchase their signature jams, sauces and condiments. Their store’s
How Sweet it is: Master Chocolatier Lynn Wright Creates Delicious Treats
Hedgehogs, deer, and rabbits… oh my! Lynn Wright of Limerick, Maine is the master chocolatier and the creative genius who brings these and other tiny
The Pink Van: Raising Breast Cancer Awareness in Maine
It was ten years ago when the lives of Diane Gadbois, her husband, George, and their family would be forever changed. A warning that a
