Jane Dahmen has been painting the Maine landscape for the past four decades. Her paintings are inspired by the natural world around her, often looking through trees at water or sky beyond. “Walking in the woods, in fields, and along the Damariscotta River near my home,
“I’ve always worked on behalf of science institutions because science is the way we discover truth,” says Nik Charov, chairman of the Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve and president of its nonprofit partner, the Laudholm Trust. “Truth is what we need right now; it’s also what we
When Tae Chong’s family came to Maine from South Korea 40 years ago, the transition was very difficult. “The Maine community was not ready to receive people of color, especially those from other countries,” he says. “We struggled.” As a consultant with Coastal Enterprises, Inc.’s
“It’s an invisible problem here on the midcoast,” explains Stephanie Primm. “One of our clients said it best: ‘Homeless people hide quite well here in rural Maine.’” As executive director at the Knox County Homeless Coalition (KCHC) and Hospitality House, Primm has facilitated the
“I have never specifically strived to send a message in my work—only to tell a story,” says Cidny Bullens. In the artist’s lengthy career, he has received two Grammy nominations, sung backup vocals for multiple tours with Elton John, written a musical about North
As cofounder and president of the Institute for Humane Education, Zoe Weil envisions education as a path toward a more just world. In 1996, Weil and Rae Sikora founded the Institute for Humane Education in Surry, creating a hub of educational programs offering online and in-person
As a doctor in the Emergency Department at Maine Medical Center, Tony Owens has often observed firsthand the connection between conservation and human health, and as an environmental advocate, he has worked to create stronger conservation policies and inspire the next generation of leaders. In front of a United
Daniel Minter is a multidisciplinary artist working across different mediums. He is a painter and sculptor who is an illustrator at heart. His work is often symbolic and explores broad concepts that are linked to social justice issues, often while weaving in spiritual
During an internship with a federal judge in Boston, Sue Roche learned about the complexity of immigrant rights issues in the United States, and discovered a cause to which she could direct her passion for human rights. “Our legal system cannot work unless everyone has access to justice,”
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