writing

Editorials

Maine Voices: Let’s hold space for others this holiday season | Portland Press Herald

Maine Voices: It’s time to roll up our sleeves and assemble | Portland Press Herald

Maine Observer: The mindfulness of a dog | Portland Press Herald

Letter to the editor: Millennial women mourn Ginsburg as grandmother who blazed trails | Portland Press Herald

Maine Observer: A yellow dog waits at the end of the driveway | Portland Press Herald

UNH Cooperative Extension

Radius: Innovation (magazine editor and writer)

Radius: Adaptation (magazine editor and writer)

Radius: Making Connections (magazine editor and writer)

All Blog Posts/Articles

Saint Joseph’s College

Moon Landing, Flower Power, and Women’s Rights: Margaret Morrissette LeTourneau ’70 describes life as a college student during the radical change of the late 1960s

When Words Find Their Home: Dr. Lindsay Gail Gibson helps students identify markets for their writing

At Home Across The Globe: Barbara Plaugher ’84 brings the gift of sight to developing countries around the globe

Princeton Review Names Saint Joseph’s College of Maine as a “Green College” for its Sustainability Initiatives

NOH8: A campaign to reinforce Saint Joseph’s as a welcoming community

Trail Magic: Standout field hockey player Effie Drew ’15 pushes her limits and finds adventure as a thru-hiker

All Roads Lead to the Farm: Two of Maine’s leading road construction managers, who support the College’s Institute for Local Food Systems Innovation, are awakening Gorham’s agricultural past

Leading in a World of Tension: The Montalvo Corporation promotes MBA leadership student Bryon Williams ’19 to director of sales & marketing

Return on Investment: In fitness, business, and life, Tommy Dahlborg ’18 puts in effort and reaps rewards

MaryClaire Attisano ’20: In Service to Others

Business Planning with Purpose: Hayley Winslow ’18 brings business acumen to her new professional role for the College

Stewarding the Earth at Saint Joseph’s College of Maine: Meet Elyse Caiazzo

Brooke Murch ’18 Conducts Scientific Sensor Research at Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve

Anthony McGuire, PhD, new director of the Saint Joseph’s College nursing program, takes the Center for Nursing Innovation in an exciting new direction

Mind, Body, Soul: Embracing a holistic approach to health & wellness

The Danger of Deer Ticks: Erick Schadler ’18 raises awareness through scientific research

A Commitment to Justice: Dr. Bradley Campbell ’09 Appointed to Leadership Role Investigating Sexual Assault Crimes

Honors Program Trip to Ireland Filled With History, Adventure, and Spiritual Discovery

“To Conserve, Protect, and be Surrounded by What I Love:” Caleb Gravel on his Genetic Research of the Smelt in Sebago Lake

Saint Joseph’s College Earns Sustainable Commuting Award for Way 2 GO MAINE Challenge

Thornton Academy

Postscripts alumni magazine (magazine editor, designer, and contributing writer)

Achievement: The Educational Excellence of Benjamin Nasse ’93

A New Brewery For The Pine Tree State

For Katy Jackson ’02 Life is One Big Adventure

Phyllis Sanborn White ’45: Leading an Adventurous Life

Amanda McGeachey ’04: Bringing Joy and Care To Children Who Need It Most

Maria Arabatzis ’05: Investments Change the World

New Perspectives: Exploring Human Geography With Mr. Nelson

Meghan VonVett ’03: The Show Must Go On

A Winning Combination: Katie Leighton ’05 Facilitates Charitable Giving Through Athletics

From Reporting The Weather To Assigning Stories, Tyler Cadorette ’12 Feels At Home In The News

Ecotrust, Environmental & Economic Nonprofit in Portland, Oregon

All blog posts: http://blog.ecotrust.org/author/edeans/

Diving out of the ivory tower, fisherman organizes on the docks

At the Natural Capital Center: Examining our nuclear legacy

Documenting culture as it vanishes: The People of Clouds

At the Natural Capital Center: Collaborating for cause, storytelling for change

True story: How a fish went to school

National Working Waterfronts gathering: seeking innovation in coastal communities

ioby inspires backyard environmentalism through online community

Tompkins Conservation strives for biodiversity in South America

Ecodistricts Summit will work on smarter, more resilient cities

Writing Contests

Baxter Memorial Library Writing Contest (2012) Flash Fiction, 1st place: “Fiat Lux”| To read in the Gorham Times, click here (p.5)

Adult Poetry Contest, 2nd place: “People You’ll Never See Again”

Portland Public Library Adult Poetry Competition, 3rd place (2012)
Antelope Island on July 4th

Terry Plunkett Poetry Festival, state-wide poetry competition open to all Maine college students, 1st Place (2011)

Holden Caulfield in 2011

Montana Conservation Corps

Missoula, Montana (Featured Blogger)

Tying it All Together

A Week of Growing in the Frank Church Wilderness

Salt Institute for Documentary Studies

Minor League Hockey: Portland Pirates

To read the fully story: View a PDF.

A Place Called Libbytown

Underneath the neon glow emanating from Denny’s diner, a large slab of concrete divides Park Ave from the state’s most notable road, Congress Street. A brown, metal sign marks the territory in yellow letters: Libbytown.

Neither here nor there, Libbytown serves as an in-between place as a result of the Urban Renewal movement of the 1960’s, which promoted modernization based upon the automobile. Ask any longtime Libbytown resident what caused the death of the neighborhood and you’ll likely hear something along the lines of, “Goddamn 295.”

To read a version of this story, “Welcome to Nowhere,” printed in The Bollard, click here.

To read the full original story: View a PDF.