Carol Shutt and the Astor Incentive Awards
“I think the [Astor] grants have made me more of an artist,” says K-8 art teacher Carol Shutt. “And they have changed how I work with kids. Being a teacher but being an artist too, I am setting an...
View ArticleRichard Silliboy and the World’s Largest Potato Basket
“I come out here [to my workshop] and work with the brown ash and it’s almost like praying.”
View ArticleTroy Murphy: Mogul Master and Adventurer
“To me being a Mainer means that you’re a very genuine person who’s friendly, down to earth, and up for adventure!”
View ArticleJames Ritter: Maine State Librarian
“…Libraries in Maine are the nodes of multiple connections and the gateways for prosperous communities.”
View ArticleMariam Al-Hamdany: Learning to Lead
"The staff keeps me coming back and my friends from different schools who have different backgrounds."
View ArticleMike Felton, Paul Meinersmann & Amy Palmer: The Makerspace Initiative
“At its core, the Makerspace reminds students (and educators!) that we are all inventors and entrepreneurs and have the power to solve problems.
View ArticleEliot Coleman: Gardener, Teacher, Entrepreneur
“[Farming] is the hardest job you will ever love. The greatest satisfaction comes from making an exceptional product that enhances the well-being of your customers.”
View ArticleNancy Howland: Giving Back
“Volunteering is a wonderful way to spend your day, knowing you’ve made someone’s life easier and more pleasant. Plus, you’ve usually learned something new and probably made a new friend.”
View ArticleMargaret Hoffman: A Nonprofit Leader and Her Village
“The best part of this work is knowing that you are having an impact on people. I don’t work in a field — health care or human services — where I save lives, but arts, culture, and history are what...
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