MAINE INTERNATIONAL RESOURCE DIRECTORY
Revised February 10th, 2012
The Maine International Resource Directory provides information on internationally-involved educational, governmental and non-profit organizations which are either Maine-based or have Maine representatives. Many of Maine's international businesses may be identified through their membership in the Maine International Trade Center (www.mitc.com). The Directory is published by the World Affairs Council of Maine to promote dialogue among those interested in international affairs and to increase Maine’s capacity for public education in the field.
Directory entries are in alphabetical order, and each contains a brief description of the organization and contact information. Maine’s 207 area code is omitted for Maine telephone numbers. Corrections and additions to the Directory are welcome and should be sent to the World Affairs Council at info@wacmaine.org.
This expanded and revised web publication of the Maine International Resource Directory was co-edited by Education Chairman Matthew Gardner and USM Intern Bradley Goodwin, ’12, and technical advice was provided by Administrative Director Amy Holland. A 2004 web-based edition was edited by Program Director Lorna Endreson, and the original 2000 printed edition was co-edited by Program Director Theo Dunfey and Mr. Gardner.
Directory entries are drawn primarily from the following sources:
- Maine Department of Health and Human Services. Office of Multicultural Affairs. MULTICULTURAL RESOURCES. Augusta, Me., 2011. Web edition.
- THE PORTLAND PRESS HERALD/MAINE SUNDAY TELEGRAM. Portland, Me.: MaineToday Media, 2008-2011.
- Resources for Organizing and Social Change. CHANGING MAINE DIRECTORY. Monroe, Me.: Resources for Organizing and Social Change (ROSC), 2009.
- World Affairs Council of Maine. MAINE INTERNATIONAL RESOURCE DIRECTORY. 2nd ed. Portland, Me.: 2004.
The development and maintenance of the Directory represent a significant investment by the World Affairs Council. The Directory may not be reproduced in any form without the World Affairs Council’s permission and without proper attribution to the World Affairs Council. For information, please contact:
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DISCLAIMER: The information contained in this Directory is made available to the public by the World Affairs Council of Maine, which does not assume any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any information contained in or referred to by this Directory. Inclusion in or reference to any organization in this Directory does not constitute or imply any affiliation with or endorsement, recommendation or favoring by the World Affairs Council of Maine. The views and opinions of the organizations listed in this Directory are entirely those of the respective organizations and do not necessarily state or reflect those of the World Affairs Council of Maine or its members.
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MAINE INTERNATIONAL RESOURCE DIRECTORY Revised Edition, 2011
AFGHAN ASSOCIATION OF MAINE
P.O. Box 3621, Portland, ME 04104. 873-2436.
AFRICA CONTEMPORARY ARTS CONSORTIUM- See Bates Dance Festival
AFRICAN HERITAGE See Center for African Heritage.
AMERICAN FIELD SERVICE
Established by American ambulance drivers in Europe during World Wars I and II, the AFS exchange program brings high-school age students to the United States, and sends American students abroad. Maine has two AFS areas for international exchanges: north of Pittsfield and south of Pittsfield. www.afsusa.org.
AMERICAN FOLK FESTIVAL
On the Bangor Waterfront in August, music, dance and culture from traditions across America are featured.
www.americanfolkfestival.com
AMERICAN IRISH REPERTORY ENSEMBLE (AIRE) AIRE presents classic and contemporary Irish and Irish-American productions that share the power and beauty of Irish theater and increase understanding of Irish culture.
27 Carroll St. South Portland, ME 04106. 799-5327. www.airetheater.com.
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY IN BULGARIA
AUBG was established in 1991 as an affiliate of the University of Maine. In 2001 it was independently accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL
Amnesty International is an independent worldwide organization working impartially to end violation of peoples’ fundamental human rights: releasing prisoners of conscience, fair trials for political prisoners, the end of torture, disappearances, and extra-judicial executions.
P.O. Box 203, Bath, ME 04530. www.midcoast.com/~thesil/AI-Maine/index.html.
ARCHANGEL COMMITTEE OF GREATER PORTLAND
Founded in 1987 as a non-profit volunteer organization to promote exchanges between Greater Portland and Archangel, Russia, the committee offers student and cultural ex-change and medical supplies to hospitals and orphanages in the Archangel region.
775-1515. gpmaine@arkhangelsk.org. www.arkhangelsk.org.
ASERELA (Action of Self Reliance Association) MAINE
The association was founded in Maine in 1994 to build self-reliance among Sudanese refugees in Maine, especially children in refugee camps, Southern Sudan and Maine. An annual Feast for the Children raises funds for construction of a school in Southern Sudan.
P.O. Box 7782, Portland, ME 04112. 774-3314. www.aserelamaine.org
ASIAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE FOUNDATION
The Foundation is organized to support the social, political, educational, health and economic needs of all Asian-American communities, and to support the preservation of each distinctive culture.
874-8135. valeng@portlandschools.org.
ASSE(International Student Exchange Program)
Established by Sweden in 1976, ASSE has offices in 31 countries and accommodates more than 30,000 High School age students and host families annually in its programs with participating countries. ASSE has new England and Maine representatives.
225 N. Washington St., Alexandria, Va. 22314. 1-800-677-2773. www.asse.com.
ATLANTIC GLOBAL AID Atlantic Global Aid is a Maine-based 501(c)3 tax-exempt non-profit corporation established in 2010 to bring medicines, supplies, and medical personnel to Africa.
276 Pine St. #2, Lewiston, ME 04240. 376-4203. www.atlanticglobal.org.
ATLANTIC SALMON FEDERATION ASF is an international non-profit organization whose objectives are to maintain Atlantic salmon as a viable, renewable resource in the North Atlantic through research and environmental management projects.
Fort Andross (Suite 406), 14 Maine Street, Brunswick, ME 04011. 725-2833. www.asf.ca.
ATLANTICA GROUP
Atlantica Group is a Maine-based company that works with clients in a variety of industries on international growth strategies. Through a partnership with a French company, Atlantica is able to offer a wide range of services to clients both from its Portland office and an office in Paris.
280 Fore Street 3rd Floor, Portland, ME 04101. 553-9228 www.atlanticagroup.com.
BANGLADESH CHILDREN’S SUPPORT FUND
Provides financial support to people and institutions in Bangladesh that are working to improve the health and lives of the country’s children.
48 Salem Street #507, Portland, ME 04102. 774-1110.
BANGOR-CARASQUE, EL SALVADOR, SISTER CITY
The Bangor-Carasque Sister City relationship is a program of PICA (Power in Communi-ty Alliances). The Sister City project maintains an advocacy program focused on agrari- an policy, human rights and education.
61 Main Street (Suite 15), Bangor, ME 04401. 947-4203. www.pica.wa/programs/sistercity.org.
BANGOR CHINESE SCHOOL. See Chinese Language and Culture Center.
BANGOR FOREIGN POLICY FORUM
The Forum is a non-profit, non-partisan community organization dedicated to increasing awareness of important international issues and their impact on U.S. foreign policy.
P.O. Box 917, Bangor, ME 04401. 581-1835. www.bangorforeignpolicyforum.org.
BANGOR-ST. JOHN, NEW BRUNSWICK, CANADA, SISTER CITY
Formed in 1987, the Bangor-St. John Sister City relationship maintains a long-standing history of mutual respect, friendship and tradition, as well as recognizes the community and economic benefits accrued through cooperation between the respective councils.
73 Harlow Street, Bangor, ME 04401. 945-4400.
BANGOR THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
Founded in 1814, the Bangor Theological Seminary is an ecumenical seminary in the congregation tradition of the United Church of Christ. The Seminary offers accredited masters and doctoral degree programs in preparation for Christian ministry.
Two College Circle, P.O. Box 411, Bangor, ME 04402. 942-6781. www.bts.edu.
BATES COLLEGE
Bates College is a private, residential college devoted to undergraduate study in the tradi- tional disciplines of the liberal arts and sciences and in emerging interdisciplinary pro-grams. Bates’ academic and co-curricular resources have many international dimensions, including the Gamelan Orchestra, a traditional Indonesian musical ensemble.
2 Andrews Road, Lewiston, ME 04240. 786-6255. www.bates.edu.
BATES COLLEGE – EDMUND S. MUSKIE ARCHIVES
The Archives hold and make available for research the personal papers, office files, cam-paign records and memorabilia of Edmund S. Muskie (1914-1996), former Maine Gover- nor, U.S. Senator and Secretary of State. 786-6354. www.bates.edu/muskie-archives.
BATES DANCE FESTIVAL
A Bates College program, the Festival brings an artistically and ethnically diverse group of contemporary dance artists to Maine each summer to teach, perform and create new work. The Festival provides the community with dance performances, workshops, discussions, and it is a founding member of the Africa Contemporary Arts Consortium.
31 Frye St., Lewiston, ME 94240. 786-6354. www.batesdancefestival.org.
BATH-BATH, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM, SISTER CITY
City of Bath, 55 Front Street, Bath, ME. 443-8330.
BATH-TSUGARU-SHI, JAPAN, EXCHANGE
Formerly the Bath-Shariki Sister City Agreement, business, cultural, educational and athletic exchanges between the two cities are developed. The relationship commemorates the courageous rescue by Shariki villagers of survivors of the Bath-built “Chesbrough.”
City of Bath, 55 Front St., Bath, Me. 04530. 443-8330. www.Bath-Tsugaru.org.
BAYSIDE WORLD MARKET AND FAIR
Sponsored by the Bayside Neighborhood Association and Portland Public Schools, the mid-June fair is held at Portland High School, featuring singers, dancers, speakers, food and crafts, a fleamarket and children’s activities.
www.baysideworldmarketandfair.com.
BIGELOW LABORATORY FOR OCEAN SCIENCES
The laboratory is a private, non-profit organization affiliated with the University of New England, which engages in basic research on the biological, chemical and physical pro- cesses that determine ocean productivity.
P.O. Box 475, McKown Point Rd., West Boothbay, ME 04575. 633-9600. www.bigelow.org.
BOAR’S HEAD AND YULE LOG FESTIVAL
The Rockland Congregational Church festival, with the Midcoast Brass Quintet and the Rockport Dance Conservatory, re-enacts the Feast of Epiphany ending the twelve days of Christmas, when the Magi offered their gifts to the Christ Child.
180 Limerock St., Rockland, ME 04841. 594-8656.www.midcoast.com/~congl/files/boarshead.html.
BOWDOIN COLLEGE
Founded in 1794, Bowdoin College is one of America’s prominent liberal arts undergraduate colleges. Strong in social sciences, science and the humanities, including foreign languages, Bowdoin's international studies capacity is outstanding.
Brunswick, ME 04011. 725-3000. www.bowdoin.edu.
BOWDOIN INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL
Conducted annually from late June until early August on the Bowdoin College campus in Brunswick, the Festival features promising young musicians from around the world.
6300 College Station, Brunswick, ME 04011. www.bowdoinfestival.org.
BOWDOIN PEARY-MACMILLAN ARCTIC MUSEUM
Located on the first floor of Hubbard Hall on Bowdoin College’s Brunswick campus, its collections support teaching and research as well as public exhibitions.
725-3416. www.bowdoin.edu/arctic-museum.
BRUNSWICK –TRINIDAD (CUBA) SISTER CITY ASSOCIATION
Created in 2002, the Association fosters a spirit of friendship and cooperation with citizens of Trinidad, Cuba, and the Brunswick area. A Cuba Week celebration with art, films, food and music is held each spring.
www.brunswicktrinidad.org.
CAMDEN CONFERENCE
The Camden Conference sponsors contemporary public policy events which promote awareness of international issues and cultures. Its prime event is an annual mid-winter three-day conference on a global region or foreign policy issue. It also sponsors a Community Events Series throughout the Midcoast area.
P.O. Box 882, Camden, ME 04843. 236-1034. www.camdenconference.org.
CAMDEN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Founded in 2005, the Festival features a diverse array of international and local docu- mentaries in late September and early October in Camden, Rockport and Rockland.
www.camdenfilmfest.org.
CANADIAN-AMERICAN CENTER, UNIVERSITY OF MAINE
The Center is a leading institute for the study of Canada in the United States. It conducts extensive undergraduate and graduate education, supports a major research library on Canada, conducts cross-border research and programs for state, regional and national audiences.
154 College Ave., Orono, ME 04473. 581-4225. www.umaine.edu/canam.
CAP HAITIEN. See Konbit Sante-Cap Haitien Health Partnership.
CASCO BAY TUMMLERS KLEZMER BAND
The Tummlers, from Portland, have a versatile repertoire, ranging from original music to traditional dances and Yiddish theatre and ghetto songs.
www.cascobaytummlers.com.
CASTLEBAY Castlebay members Julia Lane and Fred Gosbee have been musically weaving together the heritage of New England and the Celtic lands since 1987. Their concerts range from ballads to dance tunes played on Celtic harp, guitar, fiddle and tin whistle, and they present theme concerts on aspects of Celtic lore.
P.O. Box 168, Round Pond, ME 04564-0168. 529-5438. www.castlebay.net.
CATALYST FOR PEACE
A Portland-based foundation, Catalyst for Peace identifies and supports community-based peace-building work around the world, currently in post-conflict Africa.
565 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101. 775-2616. www.catalystforpeace.org.
See also FambulTok International.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES MAINE, REFUGEE AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES
Refugee and Immigration Services are the primary provider of resettlement services for refugees within the state of Maine, including low-cost interpreter services in multiple languages to assist with access to social, health, legal and other community services.
250 Anderson, Portland, ME 04104. (800) 781-8550. www.ccmaine.org.
CENTER FOR AFRICAN HERITAGE
Founded in 2003, the Center for African Heritage (CFAH) seeks to unite the growing African disapora in the greater Portland area, and represent the interest of new Mainers who have immigrated from Africa. Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge Street, Westbrook, ME 04092. http://www.cfah.me.
CENTER FOR GLOBAL HUMANITIES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND Global in perspective and connected to similar national and international programs, the Center offers symposia, seminars and lectures by leading global scholars who are engaged in innovative interdisciplinary work. Anouar Majid, Director, UNE Portland Campus.
716 Stevens Ave. Portland, ME 04103. 221-4435. www.une.edu/cgh.
CENTRAL AFRICA VISION 2000
CAV 2000 brings assistance to the people of Rwanda and the Great Lakes Region of Central Africa through the evangelical church. CAV 2000 has sent clothes, medicine and food to a refugee camp in Rwanda, and to people in eastern Congo.
35 Lafayette Street, Portland, ME 04101. 773-8811. www.cav2000.org.
CENTRAL MAINE-HONDURAS MEDICAL MISSION
Physicians from Central Maine Orthopaedics in Auburn have travelled annually since 1999 to the Ruth Paz Clinic in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, to help patients with surgeries such as mending broken legs, amputating badly damaged limbs, and fixing clubbed feet.
690 Minot Ave., Auburn, ME 04210. 783-1328. www.cmogroup.org.
CHILDREN’S INTERNATIONAL SUMMER VILLAGES, USA (Maine Chapter)
This non-profit, non-political international organization, with 20 U.S. chapters, fosters peace through understanding among youth ages 11 to 18 through global programs including villages, family based interchange, summer camps and seminar camps.
P.O. Box 95, Orono, ME 04473. 827-7129. www.maine.cisvusa.org.
CHILDREN’S RAINFOREST U.S.
The Children’s Rainforest U.S. assists children’s efforts to learn about, and help save, the tropical rainforests. The program encourages education about rainforests and helps channel donated funds to acquire and protect them.
P.O. Box 938, Lewiston, ME 04243. www.waiter.org/kathy/crf.html.
CHILE-PORTLAND SCHOOL EXCHANGE. See Portland-Chile School Exchange.
CHINA: EXPLORING THE INTERIOR, 1903-1904
This is a travelling exhibit of photographs produced in association with the Chinese Room of the Newport (RI) Public Library and the Maine Humanities Council.
Robert Sargent, Sargentville, ME 04673. 359-8977. www.chinaexhibit.org.
CHINESE AND AMERICAN FRIENDSHIP ASSOCIATION OF MAINE (CAFAM)
CAFAM, formed in 1988, promotes friendship between non-Chinese Americans and Chinese people. It creates awareness of, and appreciation for, Chinese culture through social activities, operates the CAFAM Chinese School, and has installed markers identifying prominent sites in the development of Portland’s Chinese community.
P.O. Box 10372, Portland, ME 04104. 688-4826. www.cafammaine.org.
CHINESE GUEST TEACHER PROGRAM
A collaboration of the U.S. College Board and China’s Hanban/Confucius Institute brings experienced Chinese language teachers to schools in Maine and across the United States.
Donald Reutershan, Maine Department of Education. don.reutershan@maine.gov.
CHINESE LANGUAGE AND CULTURE CENTER
The Center provides Chinese language training, cross-cultural training, English-Chinese/Chinese-English translation, and interpretation services.
53 Cumberland Street, Bangor, ME 04401. 990-0710. www.bangorchinese.com.
CINDER CONK
The Cinder Conk duet plays Balkan and Eastern European music drawn from Europe's most diverse musical traditions. It is the sound of celebration and lament of those who have lived on the Black Sea coast over thousands of years- Roma, Jews, peasants, and nationalists. cinderconk@gmail.com www.facebook.com/cinderconk.
CITIZENS FOR GLOBAL SOLUTIONS (Maine Chapter)
The organization envisions a future in which nations collaborate to abolish war, protect rights and freedoms, and solve the problems facing humanity that no nation can solve alone. It promotes global interdependence, communicates global concerns to public officials, and develops proposals to strengthen institutions such as the United Nations.
Contact shirleydavis@umit.maine.edu. www.globalsolutions.org.
COASTAL ENTERPRISES, INC.
Coastal Enterprises, Inc., is a private, non-profit community development corporation with extensive background in technical assistance and peer learning exchanges with domestic and international groups to promote community-based economic development.
36 Water Street, P.O. Box 268, Wiscasset, ME 04578. 882-7552. www.ceimaine.org.
WILLIAM S. COHEN CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL POLICY & COMMERCE
Established at the University of Maine at Orono in 1998, the Center enhances the compe-titiveness of U.S. businesses, fosters understanding of international policy issues, and accelerates the economic development of Maine.
581-1502. www.umaine.edu/cohen.
WILLIAM S. COHEN COLLECTION
The Cohen Collection at the University of Maine at Orono consists of the records (correspondence, reports, legislative documents and news releases) created by William Cohen during his service as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate.
780-5256. www.umaine.edu/cohen.
COLBY COLLEGE
Colby College in Waterville has an extensive program of lectures throughout the academ-ic year, including cultural events held by international artists, as well as lectures by pro- fessors on variety of international issues.
4000 Mayflower Hill, Waterville, ME 04901. 859-4000. www.colby.edu.
COLBY COLLEGE, OAK INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS
The Oak Institute offers a yearly fellowship at Colby for an individual engaged in front-line human rights work. During the year, the Oak Fellow conducts lectures and symposia at Colby around the human rights theme, and may be available to speak to groups around the state during the semester that he or she is in residence.
www.colby.edu/oak.
COLLEGE OF THE ATLANTIC
The College of the Atlantic is a liberal arts college of human ecology which welcomes international students and conducts exchange agreements with international universities. Students complete a one-term internship for which many select an international site.
105 Eden Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609. 288-5015. www.coa.edu.
COUNCIL ON INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONAL EXCHANGE (CIEE)
The Council on International Educational Exchange is the leading U.S. non-governmental education exchange organization. It creates and administers programs that allow high school and university students and educators to study and teach abroad.
300 Fore Street, Portland, ME 04101. 553-4000. www.ciee.org.
CULTIVATING COMMUNITY
Cultivating Community's mission is to strengthen communities by growing food, preparing youth leaders and new farmers, and promoting social and environmental justice. Cultivating Community uses community food work as an engine for high-impact youth and community development programs that reconnect people to the natural and social systems that sustain us all.
52 Mayo Street, P.O. Box 3792, Portland, ME 04104. 761-GROW. http://cultivatingcommunity.org.
DOWN EAST SINGERS
Founded in 1979, the group performs choral works from Baroque to 21st century. It regularly collaborates with the Bowdoin College Chorus to form the Rachmaninoff Choir, performing nationally and touring Russia in 2002 and Europe in 2009.
P.O. Box 996, Rockport, ME 04856-0996. 273-2471. www.downeastsingers.art.officelive.com.
EASTERN MAINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Eastern Maine Community College prepares technicians and skilled workers for careers in mechanical, engineering and construction industries, as well as health professions, and business occupations. The College conducts several programs and exchanges abroad.
354 Hogan Road, Bangor, ME 04401. www.emcc.edu.
EBUNE: PROCESSION OF THE RAM
An annual parade through Portland to celebrate the coming of spring, Congress Street is flooded with mask-wearing paradegoers, musical instruments, colorful banners and papier-mache puppets. The parade is organized by the Museum of African Culture.
L’ECOLE FRANCAISE DU MAINE
The French School of Maine in Freeport is one of three French immersion schools in New England accredited by the French Ministry of Education. Seventy students from the Portland, Camden and Lewiston areas attend preschool through the seventh grade.
99 South Freeport Road, Freeport, ME. 865-3308. www.efdm.org.
EF FOUNDATION FOR FOREIGN STUDY
One Education Street, Cambridge, MA. 1-800-447-4273. www.effoundation.org.
EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF HAITI PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Wilton, ME and St. Alban's Episcopal Church in Cape Elizabeth, ME, have formed a partnership with St. Luc's Church and School in Trou de Nord, Haiti. Clean water, food, student tuition and teachers' salaries have been provided.
www.stalbansmaine.episcopalmaine.org and stlukeswesternmaine.episcopalmaine.org.
EXPANDING OPPORTUNITIES
The organization increases self-sufficiency for people nationally and internationally through educational and charitable projects, with a major focus on Kenya.
84 Payson Road, Brooks, ME. 722-3708. www.expandingopportunities.org.
FAMBUL TOK INTERNATIONAL
Fambul Tok, Krio for Family Talk, emerged from a unique approach to community reconciliation pioneered in Sierra Leone. It involves ancient traditions of addressing issues within the safety of the family circle to make communities whole again.
565 Congress Street (Suite 304), Portland, ME 04101. 775-2616. www.fambultok.org.
See also: Catalyst for Peace.
FESTIVAL OF NATIONS
A late July event since 2003, Portland’s Festival of Nations showcases and promotes Maine’s ethnic diversity in Deering Oaks Park through crafts, cuisine and music.
68 Exeter Street, Portland, ME 04102. 773-2444. www.wini.us.
FIGURES OF SPEECH THEATRE
Founded in 1982, the company produces visual puppet theater that emphasizes myth, metaphor and transformation. Influenced by traditional Chinese and Japanese theater forms, it performs both globally and in rural schools and theaters throughout Maine.
77 Durham Road, Freeport, ME 04032. 865-6355. www.figures.org.
FINNISH-AMERICAN HERITAGE SOCIETY OF MAINE
The Society was formed in 1982, in order to preserve historical materials which perpetu-ate the events, customs and traditions of Finnish culture, and to disseminate this know-ledge to all interested parties.
P.O. Box 86, Norway, ME 04268. 742-6682. www.mainefinns.org.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE ASSOCIATION OF MAINE (FLAME)
This non-profit organization promotes and improves the teaching and learning of world languages and cultures. It furthers the common interests of teachers, students and others in Maine who seek to improve their proficiency in more than one language.
P.O. Box 207, Augusta, ME 04332. www.umaine.edu/flame.
FORUM FRANCOPHONE DES AFFAIRS (FFA-USA)
FFA-USA discovers trade opportunities in the French-speaking world for the benefit of its members. It also attracts French language and cultural opportunities for the benefit of the community at large, as well as fostering business development and export trade using the French language as a business tool. www.ffa-int.org.
FOX INTERCULTURAL CONSULTING SERVICES
Fox Intercultural Consulting Services, primarily focused on China, is a cross-cultural training and consulting firm which assists businesses, individuals, education institutions and local communities develop a multicultural and global approach.
239 Foreside Road, Falmouth, ME 04105. Suzanne Fox, President. 781-3767. www.foxintercultural.net.
FRANCO-AMERICAN CENTRE
The Franco-American Centre at the University of Maine serves as a gathering place for students, faculty and community members of Franco-American descent. It provides a source for information pertaining to Franco-American history, language and culture.
University of Maine, 164 College Avenue, Orono, ME 04473. www.francoamerican.org.
FRANCO-AMERICAN HERITAGE CENTER
Originally established as St. Mary’s Parish in the early 20th century, the church was purchased in 2000 by the Lewiston-Auburn community. It was renamed the Franco-American Heritage Center and was rededicated as a performing arts and cultural facility.
46 Cedar Street, Lewiston, ME 04240. 783-1585. www.francoamericanheritage.org.
FREEPORT SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL
The Festival enriches the lives of residents of Freeport and surrounding communities by offering outstanding Shakespeare theatre at the Freeport Factory Stage and other venues including the L.L. Bean Discovery Park and the Coastal Maine Botanical gardens.
P.O. Box 13, Freeport, ME 04032. 865-9299. info@freeportshakespearefestival.org.
FRENCH SCHOOL OF MAINE. See L’Ecole Francaise du Maine.
FRIENDS CAMP
The Friends Camp welcomes youth, ages 7 to 17, to its international community of campers and counselors, regardless of race religion, national origin, or ability to pay. The program includes drama, sailing, photography, canoeing, crafts, pottery and sports.
P.O. Box 84, East Vassalboro, ME 04935. 923-3975. www.friendscamp.org.
FRIENDS OF AOMORI. See Maine-Aomori Prefecture, Japan, Sister State.
FRIENDS OF SHINAGAWA. See Portland-Shinagawa, Japan, Sister City.
FROM AWAY FESTIVAL From Away is an annual festival of new work by international playwrights in residence at the University of Iowa's International Writing Program. The festival brings the authors to Portland, where excerpts of their work are presented, in translation, by Portland Stage Affiliate Artists.
Portland Stage Company, 25A Forest Ave. Portland, ME 04101. 774-1043 x105. www.portlandstage.org.
FULBRIGHT ASSOCIATION/MAINE CHAPTER.
www.fulbright.org/chapter/Maine.
FUR CULTURAL REVIVAL: A DARFUR COMMUNITY CENTER IN MAINE
This non-governmental, non-profit organization broadens awareness of genocide in Darfur, serves needs of Portland’s Darfur community and preserves the Fur tribal culture.
P.O. Box 5279, Portland, ME 04101. 221-5197. www.furculturalrevivalme.org.
GHANA HEALTH PARTNERSHIP
The Partnership is an undertaking of the University of New England to improve the health of the people of the western region of Ghana. It provides training, research and service opportunities for students from both countries.
www.une.edu/ccph/ghana/.
GREEK FESTIVAL
This three-day Greek Festival is a family event that each June draws more than 10,000 visitors from the greater Portland area. Along with the exquisite Greek cuisine, there is live music and traditional dancing.
Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, 133 Pleasant St., Portland, ME. 04102. 774-0281. www.holytrinityportland.org/festival.asp.
GREEK HERITAGE FESTIVAL
Greek food, music and children’s activities are featured at this annual mid-July event, held since 1996 to benefit the mortgage fund of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church.
186 Bradley Stret, Saco, ME. 284-5651. www.stdemetriosmaine.org.
GREELY MIDDLE SCHOOL-NAMIOKA, AOMORI, JAPAN, SISTER SCHOOL
Greely Middle School has coordinated a student exchange with Namioka Junior High since 1992. Students from North Yarmouth, Cumberland and Chebeague Island have visited Namioka, Aomori Prefecture, and each year students and chaperones from Namioka visit Maine during the last week of March.
www.sites.google.com/site/maineaomorisisterstateadvisory.
GWEN MOORE CHILDREN OF CHINA FUND
The Fund supports the education of poor, rural children in Luodian County of landlocked Guizhou Province in southwestern China.
11 Sewall Lane, Topsham, ME 04086. 729-5613. www.childrenofchina.org.
H.O.M.E. (Homeworkers Organized for More Employment), Inc.
H.O.M.E. is a social service agency that provides employment, food, housing and educa- tion to low-income families in Hancock County. H.O.M.E. organizes trips to Comalapa, Guatemala, which bring school and medical supplies, as well as clothing.
P.O. Box 10, Orland, ME. 04472. 469-7961. www.homecoop.net.
HANCOCK COUNTY MEDICAL MISSION
The mission is a team of health care providers and non-medical volunteers from the community interested in sharing skills with third world nations. The Mission travels annually to under-served areas of Ecuador, providing free surgical, medical, dental and eye care.
P.O. Box 241, Ellsworth, ME. 04605. 276-5336. www.hcmm.homestead.com.
HAYSTACK MOUNTAIN SCHOOL OF CRAFTS
Haystack School offers summer workshops in clay, fibers, graphics, metals, wood, glass and blacksmithing. The school publishes monographs and conducts a lecture series and outreach educational programs in contemporary arts.
P.O. Box 518, Deer Isle, ME. 04627. 348-2306. www.haystack-mtn.org.
HEARTWOOD COLLEGE OF ART
Heartwood is a small art school offering associate degrees in fine art, design, crafts, and photography. Community classes are offered year round with an extensive summer program for children and adults including visual art, dance and theater.
123 York Street, Kennebunk, ME. 04043. 985-0985. www.heartwoodcollegeofart.org.
HEBRON ACADEMY
Hebron Academy is a college preparatory, co-educational as well as boarding and day school for grades K-12. It hosts approximately 50 international students from a variety of countries each year.
P.O. Box 309, 339 Paris Rd., Hebron, ME. 04238. 966-2100. www.hebronacademy.org.
HEIFER PROJECT INTERNATIONAL – NORTHERN REGION
Heifer Project International is a faith-based, ecumenical private voluntary organization. It provides livestock and training in numerous countries, helping hungry people feed themselves, earn income and care for the environment.
216 Wachusett St., Rutland, MA. 01543. www.heifer.org.
HELLENIC SOCIETY (PAIDEIA) OF MAINE Paideia of Maine is a non-profit organization that promotes Hellenism in general, including Greek language, culture, education and religion. It assists universities, schools, organizations, and individuals with research and resources.
www.paideiaofmaine.com
HELPING HAITI
Since 1990, St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Lewiston has partnered with organizations in Haiti to provide much needed medical relief and humanitarian assistance.
www.stmarysmaine.com.
HIDDEN VALLEY CAMP
Hidden Valley is an international performing arts camp for children ages 8-13, It features creative arts, water activities and trips to Maine’s outdoors.
161 Hidden Valley Rd., Freedom, ME. 04941. 1-800-922-6737. www.hiddenvalleycamp.com.
HIGHLAND SOLES
The Maine-based Highland Soles present fresh and virtuosic dance and music which is rooted in the traditions of Scotland and Cape Breton. www.highlandsoles.com
HOLOCAUST HUMAN RIGHTS CENTER OF MAINE
The Center’s mission is to foster public education about the holocaust and issues of human rights. The Center sponsors in-service workshops for educators, tours of Poland, travelling photo exhibits, and programs for schools, religious and community groups.
University of Maine at Augusta, 46 University Drive, Augusta, ME 04330. 621-3530. www.hhrc.uma.edu.
HONORARY CONSULS IN MAINE
The following individuals serve as Honorary Consuls of the designated countries in Maine: Severin Beliveau, France; David Flanagan, Bulgaria; Adrian Kendall, Germany; Simon Leeming, New Zealand; Perry Newman, Canada.
HRIDAYA HERMITAGE
On 45 acres of pristine hardwood forest, the Hermitage offers unique experiences reminiscent of the spiritual purity and beauty of ancient India. For 20 years, Hridaya yogis have created the most conducive environment for the practice of yoga and Kaya Kirpa.
243 Greenwood Brook Rd., Industry, ME 04938. 542-6606. www.hridayahermitage.com.
HUSSON COLLEGE
Husson’s undergraduate and graduate programs in business and health-related professions attract a substantial number of international students. The international center for language studies offers a full-time intensive English program in Bangor.
One College Circle, Bangor, ME 04401. 1-800-448-7766. www.husson.edu.
IMMIGRANT LEGAL ADVOCACY PROJECT (ILAP)
ILAP improves the status and well-being of Maine’s low-income noncitizens and their families by providing affordable legal services and educating service providers, policy makers, and the public concerning legal issues unique to noncitizens.
P.O. Box 17917, Portland, ME. 04112. 780-1593. www.ilapmaine.org.
IMMIGRATION LAW GROUP, LLC
A full-service immigration law firm, ILG is devoted to helping clients navigate the tangled web that is U.S. immigration law. The firm provides assistance with all non- immigrant visas, green card cases, citizenship applications and J-1 visas.
57 Exchange Street, Portland, ME. 04101. 871-0099. www.immigration-group.com.
INANNA-SISTERS IN RHYTHM Inanna is a percussion and vocal ensemble that explores the heritage and rhythms of West Africa, through original arrangements and compositions invoking ancient traditions of the drum. 332-5892. tori@inanna.ws. www.inanna.ws.
INDIA ASSOCIATION OF MAINE
The Association is a non-profit organization comprised of members from families who have settled in southern and central Maine. There are several major gatherings every year to celebrate the culture.
P.O. Box 11234, Portland, ME. 04104. www.iamaine.org.
INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
Instruction is offered in Mandarin Chinese, Italian and Spanish.
28 Maple Street, Portland, Maine 04101. www.iismaine.com.
INTERNATIONAL ADOPTION SERVICES CENTER
The Center works to provide secure and permanent homes for orphans born abroad though adoption by American citizens.
P.O. Box 56, Gardiner, ME. 04345. 582-8842. IASC@roadrunner.com
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE WORLD SCHOOLS
The following Maine schools have earned International Baccalaureate World School status: Greely High School (Cumberland), Kennebunk High School (Kennebunk), and Middle School of the Kennebunks (Kennebunk).
www.ibo.org/school.
INTERNATIONAL CHILDHOOD ENRICHMENT PROGRAM (ICEP)
ICEP provides safe playground environments for children living in countries with few resources beyond basic food, clothing, and shelter. ICEP is currently represented in Afghanistan and Haiti.
28 Monument Square (4th Floor), Portland, ME 04101. 838-7422. www.icepkidsplay.org.
INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
The Fellowship conducts weekly meetings and other social events which provide opportunities for worship, as well as support of Portland’s refugee community.
35 Lafayette Street, Portland, ME. 04101. 761-6610. www.icfmaine.org.
INTERNATIONAL FOOD FESTIVAL AND SILENT AUCTION AT SMCC
Southern Maine Community College’s annual Festival and Auction benefits international and multicultural student scholarships.
2 Fort Road, South Portland, ME. 741-5662.
INTERNATIONAL MUSICAL ARTS INSTITUTE
Since 1997, the Institute has presented a four-week series of chamber music concerts at Fryeburg Academy during July. It offers music for church services, retirement homes, and civic events, and its sixty resident musicians represent more than a dozen countries.
Fryeburg Academy, Fryeburg, ME 04037 (summer). www.imaifestival.org.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT EXCHANGE (ISE)
ISE was founded in 1982 as a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing people of the world closer together through student exchange and intercultural education. It accepts students from 55 countries, is designated a sponsor of the Exchange Visitor Program by the U.S. Department of State, and has a Maine and New Hampshire representative.
119 Cooper St., Babylon, N.Y. 11702 1-800-766-4656. www.iseusa.com
INTERNATIONAL VISITORS' PROGRAM. See also World Affairs Council of Maine.
In collaboration with the U.S. Department of State, the World Affairs Council of Maine's International Visitors' Program is the Maine representative for hosting foreign leaders participating in the U.S. State Department's International Visitor Leadership Program. This professional exchange program provides opportunities for visitors to meet and confer with their professional counterparts and to gain an appreciation of the ethnic, cultural, political, and socio-economic diversity of Maine and the U.S.
Maureen Hurley, Director. 221-4386. www.wacmaine.org.
IRISH-AMERICAN CLUB OF MAINE
Founded in 1973, the Irish-American Club preserves and promotes Irish-American culture, history and community in Maine. It has a permanent home at the Maine Irish Heritage Center (see separate entry).
www.irishofmaine.org.
ISLAMIC CENTER OF MAINE IN ORONO
151 Park Street, Orono, ME www.theicmo.com.
ISLAMIC CENTER OF PORTLAND
155 Brackett Street, Portland, ME 04103. 842-5953. www.icpme.tripod.com.
ISLAMIC CENTERS IN MAINE. See Islamic Center of Maine in Orono, Islamic Center of Portland, Lewiston-Auburn Islamic Center.
ITALIAN HERITAGE CENTER
The Italian American Community Center was formed in 1953 and the Italian Heritage Center constructed in 1977, hosting over 250 events per year. The Italian Heritage Center’s Concert Band performs locally and conducts an exchange with a band from Nepi,Italy.
40 Westland Ave, Portland, ME 04102. 772-2500. www.italianheritagecenter.com.
JAPAN-AMERICA SOCIETY OF MAINE (JASM)
Founded in 1982, the Society is engaged in bringing the peoples of Japan and the United States closer together in understanding, appreciation and cooperation. It is a private, non- profit, non-partisan organization devoted to culture, education, business and public affairs.
P.O. Box 8461, Portland, ME 04104. 771-0224. www.maine-japan.org.
JEWISH FEDERATION OF SOUTHERN MAINE
The Federation’s objectives include coordinating, promoting and supporting the Jewish philanthropic, educational and communal activities in Southern Maine. It helps to foster and encourage such agencies, in order to best promote the welfare of this community.
57 Ashmont St., Portland, ME 04103. 772-1959. www.mainejewish.org.
KAHBANG FESTIVAL
Held in August on the Bangor Waterfront and throughout the city, the festival features independent domestic and foreign talent in music, art and film.
www.kahbang.com.
LA KERMESSE FRANCO-AMERICAINE
Biddeford’s annual celebration of Franco-American culture takes place in late June in Downtown Biddeford and is planning to expand to Saco.
www.lakermessefestival.com.
KONBIT SANTE CAP-HAITIEN HEALTH PARTNERSHIP
Founded in 2000, Konbit Sante Cap-Haitien Partnership’s mission is to support the development of a sustainable health care system in Cap-Haitien, Haiti. Its work is influenced by education, economic development, jobs, nutrition and security.
P.O. Box 11281, Portland, ME 04104. 347-6733. www.konbitsante.org.
KOTLAS-WATERVILLE AREA SISTER CITY CONNECTION
The Kotlas connection increases friendship and understanding between the peoples of Greater Waterville and Kotlas in Russia. It organizes workshops on Russia and Russian culture for middle school students and sponsors exchanges within the Waterville area.
www.kotlas.com.
L/A ARTS
L/A Arts is a community-based local arts agency, which presents an annual evening series of professional performing arts events in dance, music and family entertainment from around the world.
221 Lisbon St., Lewiston, ME. 04240. 782-7228. www.laarts.org.
LANGUAGE ACCESS FOR NEW AMERICANS (LANA)
With Portland home to over 50 languages, LANA improves access to services in Maine for refugees and immigrants with limited English skills by increasing and improving interpreting and translation services. One Canal Plaza (Suite 300), P.O. Box 15200, Portland, ME. 04112-5200. 874-1000 Ext. 2311. www.lanamaine.org.
THE LANGUAGE EXCHANGE
Founded in 1992 by its President, Valerie Guillet, The Language Exchange employs 20 instructors who teach 12 languages, including English, to both children and adults in group classes, private lessons, weekend workshops, and overseas immersion programs.
80 Exchange St., Portland, ME. 04101. 772-0405. info@immersionprograms.com.
LEE ACADEMY
Lee Academy has created sister schools in China (Shenzhen American International School, www.szsais.org) and South Korea (Daegu International School, www.dis.or.kr).
26 Winn Rd., Lee, ME 04455. 738-2252. www.leeacademy.org.
LEE INTERNATIONAL
Lee International Business Development provides legal, regulatory and advisory services related to emission trading to public- and private-sector clients in South Africa, Brazil, Canada and the United States.
200 Main St. Westbrook, ME 04092. 854-8500. www.go-worldlee.com.
LET CUBA LIVE
By direct action, education and legislative efforts, the organization works to end the embargo and normalize relations with Cuba. It also promotes discussion of life within Cuba, in order to learn from Cuban society.
P.O. Box 245, Brunswick, ME. 04011. 743-2183. www.letcubalive.org.
LET’S TALK LANGUAGE SCHOOL
The Waterville school is a non-profit organization which offers instruction in Chinese, French, Italian, Japanese and Spanish.
31 Temple St., Waterville, ME 04901. 873-0432. www.letstalklanguageschool.org.
LEWISTON-AUBURN FILM FESTIVAL
The inaugural Lewiston Auburn Film Festival was held in April 2011 with 80 domestic and international films including submissions from 15 countries.
www.lafilmfestival.org.
LEWISTON-AUBURN GREEK FESTIVAL
The September festival is held at Lewiston’s Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church with dancing, food, games and bazaar.
783-6795. 155 Hogan Rd. www.holytrinitymaine.org.
LEWISTON-AUBURN ISLAMIC CENTER
21-23 Lisbon Street, Lewiston, ME 04240. 777-7733.
LIVING WITH PEACE
Living with Peace addresses issues that affect the ability of immigrants to acculturate to their new lives in Maine and to successfully adapt to the social, economic and cultural aspects of life in Portland and Lewiston.
http://livingwithpeace-christina.blogspot.com.
MAINE AFRICAN FILM FESTIVAL
Held in Portland in April, the festival features African films and panels on issues such as African farming in Maine, the impact of big oil in Africa, and what it means to be an African refugee in Maine.
P.O. Box 10852, Portland, ME 01404. www.TMAFF.org.
MAINE-AOMORI PREFECTURE, JAPAN, SISTER STATE
Founded in 1994, the Maine-Aomori relationship is guided by the Maine-Aomori Sister-State Advisory Council (MASSAC) and conducted by the Friends of Aomori. It has produced several sister-city and sister-school relationships.
Friends of Aomori, c/o Lisa Adams, 65 Center St., Yarmouth, ME. 04096.
MAINE CELTIC CELEBRATION
The Maine Celtic Celebration is a family-oriented celebration of the rich Celtic heritage, culture and hospitality found along the coast of Maine. It is held in mid-July on the waterfront in Belfast, where music, dancing, games and food are featured.
www.mainecelticcelebration.com.
MAINE COLLEGE OF ART
Maine College of Art (MECA) offers courses relating to Asian culture, including Chinese art history, Chinese culture, Japanese art history, and Chinese brush painting.
522 Congress St., Portland, ME. 04101. 775-5098. www.meca.edu.
MAINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM
The Maine Community College System offers international partnerships distinct from those offered by the individual Community Colleges. It offers scholarships for exchange programs between Maine and other countries.
323 State St., Augusta, ME. 04330. 629-4000. www.mccs.me.edu.
MAINE COUNCIL FOR THE SOCIAL STUDIES
The Maine Council for the Social Studies (MCSS) is the professional organization for educators and others interested in elementary and secondary school social studies.
Glenn Nerbak, President. mainesocialstudies@gmail.com. www.memun.org/mcss.
MAINE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Maine’s Bilingual and English as a Second Language Office provides assistance to Maine schools that enroll children of limited English proficiency.
23 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333. 624-6788. www.state.me.us
MAINE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Maine’s Division of Migrant and Immigrant Services monitors workforce activities to identify pockets of migrant and immigrant workers throughout Maine, assisting these workers in procuring the employment and social services available to them.
185 Lancaster St., Portland, ME. 04101. 772-7619. www.state.me.us/labor.
MAINE FRIENDS OF HAITI
The organization seeks participation of all Maine towns in providing assistance to Haiti.
793-2759. www.mainefriendsofhaiti.org.
MAINE FRIENDS OF TIBET
Founded in 1993, Maine Friends of Tibet is a volunteer organization that supports the preservation of Tibetan culture and the liberation of Tibet from Chinese occupation. The organization raises funds for a variety of Tibetan-related programs and organizations.
15 Jacques Lane, Windham, ME. 892-6394. www.mindfulnesscenter.org.
MAINE GEOGRAPHIC ALLIANCE
The Maine Geographic Alliance was established in 1991 with the support of the National Geographic Society. A network of K-12 teachers, university professors, geographers and citizens, it improves the geographic education of Maine students.
Roberts Center, University of Maine at Farmington, 112 Maine St., Farmington, ME. 04938. 778-7443.
MAINE GHANA YOUTH NETWORK
The Network is a local-global organization working to educate, empower, and inspire youth in Maine and West Africa.
DTA Center, 102 Main Street, #A, Ellsworth, ME 04605. www.maineghanayouth.org.
MAINE HIGHLAND GAMES AND SCOTTISH FESTIVAL
Held in Brunswick in August, the festival features athletics, music, dancing, clan village, re-enactors, food and merchandise.
443-1165. www.mainehighlandgames.org
MAINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
The country’s third oldest historical society, the Maine Historical Society is located in downtown Portland’s cultural corridor and includes some of Maine’s well-known historical locations, artifacts and archives.
485 Congress Street, Portland, ME. 04101. 774-1822. www.mainehistory.org.
MAINE HUMANITIES COUNCIL
The Council uses the humanities to provide cultural enrichment for all Mainers and as a tool for social change, bridging social, economic and cultural barriers.
674 Brighton Ave., Portland, ME 04102. 773-5051. www.mainehumanities.org.
MAINE INTERFAITH YOUTH ALLIANCE Maine Interfaith Youth Alliance (MEIYA) is a youth-led organization where young people are given the opportunity to not only learn about each others' faith and culture, but also how to be leaders in their communities.
P.O. Box 11194, Portland St., Portland, ME 04101. 807-4283. www.MEIYA.org.
MAINE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
The Maine International Film Festival was inaugurated in July 1998, offering films from more than a dozen countries. An annual event in Waterville, the festival brings the best of American independent and international cinema to Maine.
177 Main St., Waterville, ME. 04901. 861-8138. www.miff.org.
MAINE INTERNATIONAL TRADE CENTER
The Trade Center is Maine’s premier guide for international business assistance. Its mission is to expand Maine’s economy through increased international trade in goods, services and related activities. Its membership includes the very large majority of Maine firms which are engaged in international commerce and trade.
Portland: 511 Congress St. 04101. 541-7400. Bangor: 40 Harlow St. 04401. 940-3161. www.mitc.com.
MAINE IRISH CHILDREN’S PROGRAM
The Maine Irish Children’s Program is an organization dedicated to promoting a peaceful resolution to the sectarian troubles in Northern Ireland through personal interaction of families in Maine with those of Belfast, Northern Ireland.
P.O. Box 3122, Portland, ME. 04104. 282-3939. www.maineirish.org.
MAINE IRISH HERITAGE CENTER
St. Dominic’s Church served Portland’s Irish-American community from 1888 until it was purchased and restored to house a library, genealogy center and the Irish American Club of Maine.
34 Gray Street, Portland, ME 04112. 780-0118. www.maineirish.com.
MAINE IRISH HERITAGE TRAIL
Tour landmarks of Portland’s Irish history.
www.maineirishheritagetrail.org
MAINE JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL
The festival is an annual late-March Portland forum which presents films to enrich, educate and entertain a diverse community about the Jewish experience.
www.mjff.org.
MAINE KHMER COUNCIL
The Maine Khmer Council supports the Cambodian community and represents its inter-ests. It works with the community on current issues, preserves and promotes Khmer culture, and serves as a role model for the younger generation.
14 Smithview Rd., Old Orchard Beach, ME. 04064. 934-1832. saniyatv@hotmail.com.
MAINE MANUFACTURING EXTENSION PARTNERSHIP
The Partnership is a statewide non-profit economic development corporation sponsored by the U.S. Department of Commerce. Maine’s MEP maintains a full-time international development initiative, including export marketing, business development, foreign tech-nology transfer, and commercialization.
164 Middle St. (Unit 5), Portland, ME. 04101. 632-0680. www.mainemep.org.
MAINE MARITIME ACADEMY
The Academy is a college specializing in ocean and marine programs. It provides international degree programs with the Loeb-Sullivan School of International Business and Logistics. It hosts international students and conducts international training programs.
Castine, Maine 04420. 1-800-464-6565. www.mainemaritime.edu.
MAINE MARITIME MUSEUM
243 Washington St., Bath, ME. 04530. 443-1316. www.mainemaritimemuseum.org.
MAINE MEDICAL CENTER INTERNATIONAL CLINIC
The Clinic has provided health services to refugees and immigrants who arrive in the Greater Portland area since 1991. Interpreters are provided, and services are coordinated with state and local service providers.
32 Bramhall St., Portland, ME. 04102-3134. 662-2911.
MAINE MODEL UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCE
Hosted each spring by the University of Southern Maine in Portland, the three-day high school conference features national and non-governmental teams.
www.memunc.org.
MAINE-MONTENEGRO NATIONAL GUARD STATE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
Maine National Guard units are exchanging training missions with counterparts in the former Yugoslav Republic of Montenegro, which is preparing to join NATO. The exchange relationship was established in 2006, when Montenegro gained independence.
MAINE MUSLIM COMMUNITY CENTER
The Center is a non-profit organization operated exclusively to benefit the interests of Maine Muslim residents.
118 Anderson Street, Portland, ME 04101. 797-6626.
MAINE-NEW BRUNSWICK CULTURAL INITIATIVE
In July 2010, Maine Governor John Baldacci and New Brunswick Premier Shawn Graham signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a Maine-New Brunswick Cultural Initiative. It calls for exploration of collaborative cross-border cultural projects, business and cultural trade opportunities, and the 2014 World Acadian Congress.
MAINE-RIO GRANDE DO NORTE, BRAZIL, SISTER STATE
Maine has enjoyed a partnership with the state of Rio Grande do Norte in northeastern Brazil for 40 years. Citizens from both areas give their time, expertise and commitment to projects which improve lives through cooperative social and economic development.
Steve Simonds, Secretary, steve@me-rnpartners.org. www.me-rnpartners.org.
MAINE VETERANS FOR PEACE
Maine Veterans for Peace consists of military veterans of all ages engaged in education and humanitarian activities. It increases public awareness of the human costs of war, eliminates weapons of mass destruction, restrains governments from intervening in nations’ internal affairs, and abolishing war as an instrument of international policy.
P.O. Box 927, Brunswick, ME. 04011. 348-2511. www.vfpmaine.org.
MAINE VOICES FOR PALESTINIAN RIGHTS The organization supports non-violent efforts toward ending Israeli occupation of the Palestinian territories and recognition of political and human rights and dignity for all Palestinan people. It sponsors an annual Palestinian Film Festival.
239-8060. www.mvprights.org.
MAINE WITNESS FOR PEACE
Headquartered in Washington, D.C., Witness for Peace has five regional districts, as well as an active Maine chapter. It is a grassroots, faith-based, politically independent, non-profit organization dedicated to the principle of non-violence.
35 Old Powerhouse Road, Falmouth, ME. 04105. 781-2604. www.witnessforpeace.org.
MANO EN MANO HISPANIC FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER
A center for language and culture in Washington/Hancock counties for Spanish-speaking people. Offers free ESL classes; assists local educational, medical, and social service agencies to better serve migrant Hispanic populations. Contact Anais Tomeszko.
6 N. Main St., P.O. Box 573, Milbridge, ME 04658. donaanais@yahoo.com or 546-3006.
MASONS ON A MISSION
The organization’s volunteers travel annually to Guatemala to construct cook stoves for families in rural villages to replace the open cooking pits which seriously damage eyes.
Contact the organizer, J. Patrick Manley, at jpmanley@midcoast.com or 845-2440.
MEDICAL CARE DEVELOPMENT A non-profit company, Medical Care Development was formed in 1966 to improve health care in Maine and abroad. It provides Maine-based expert planning, aid in devel- oping public health systems, emergency medical services, water and sanitation programs, hospital and health center planning, school health, and child survival.
11 Parkwood Drive, Augusta, ME. 04330. 622-7566. www.mcd.org.
MID-COAST FORUM ON FOREIGN RELATIONS
The Mid-Coast Forum was organized in 1983 by area residents with a special interest in the United States’ role in foreign affairs. It holds a forum to discuss and exchange views, as well as supporting monthly lecture meetings. Its guests include Nieman Fellows from Harvard and local high school students.
P.O. Box 41, Rockport, ME. 04856. 236-4298. www.midcoastforum.org.
MID-MAINE GLOBAL FORUM
The Mid-Maine Global Forum serves as a resource group for the mid-Maine region. Its mission is to expand understanding of international issues through lectures, study and discussion. It sponsors programs and study opportunities which are open to the public.
259 Main St., Waterville, ME. 04901. 873-3491. www.midmaineglobalforum.org.
MIMIZAN, FRANCE. See Old Orchard Beach-Mimizan, France, Sister City.
MUSEUM OF AFRICAN CULTURE
The Museum is dedicated to educating, preserving and increasing public awareness and appreciation of African tribal art and culture. It sponsors the annual Ebune: Procession of the Ram, which celebrates the coming of spring.
13 Brown St., Portland, ME. 04101. 871-7188. www.museumafricanculture.org.
MYTILENE, GREECE. See Portland-Mytilene, Greece, Sister City.
NATURE CONSERVANCY – MAINE CHAPTER
The Maine Chapter of the Nature Conservancy is a non-profit, member-supported organization whose mission is to preserve plants, animals and natural communities that represent life’s diversity, by protecting the lands and water they need to survive.
Fort Andross, 14 Main St. (Ste. 401), Brunswick, ME. 04011. 729-5181. www.nature.org.
OKBARI MIDDLE EASTERN ENSEMBLE The Ensemble presents music from contemporary and historic cultural traditions of the Middle East including Ottoman Turkish classical compositions, rural Turkish folk and devotional songs, Arabic classical and folk music, and dance music from the Armenian and Turkish immigrant diasporas.
www.okbari.org; www.sonicbids.com/OkbariMiddleEasternEnsemble.
OLD ORCHARD BEACH-MIMIZAN, FRANCE, SISTER CITY Status of relationship unknown.
OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE (OLLI) Located at the University of Southern Maine, OLLI is a senior college offering fall and spring semester courses which include international dimensions of classics, film, history, international affairs, literature, philosophy and theater.
OLLI-USM, P.O. Box 9300, Portland, ME. 04104. 780-4406. www.usm.maine.edu/OLLI
OSHER MAP LIBRARY
Located on the University of Southern Maine’s Portland campus, the Osher Map Library features original, mainly pre-1800, maps, atlases and globes from the Osher and Smith Cartographic collections.
P.O. Box 9301, 314 Forest Ave, Portland, ME. 04104. 780-4850. www.usm.maine.edu/maps.
OWLS HEAD TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM Open every day, the museum features antique automobiles and airplanes from the United States, Europe and Japan. Its fall Foreign Auto Festival and Antique Aeroplane Show attracts foreign car and aircraft enthusiasts from across the state.
P.O. Box 277, 117 Museum St., Owls Head, ME. 04854. 594-4418. www.ohtm.org.
PAIDEIA OF MAINE. See Hellenic Society Paideia of Maine.
PALESTINIAN FILM FESTIVAL. See Maine Voices for Palestinian Rights.
PARTNERS FOR RURAL HEALTH IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Established in 1995 by the University of Southern Maine College of Nursing and Health Professions, the non-profit organization promotes continuity of care and collaboration in the Dominican Republic. Twice a year, students, faculty, physicians and volunteers provide health care and education in 15 rural villages. www.prhdr.org.
PARTNERS FOR WORLD HEALTH
Partners for World Health is a non-profit corporation in Portland, Maine, whose mission is to salvage discarded yet useable medical supplies from Maine’s hospitals, to later be distributed to hospitals and clinics in Third World countries.
Elizabeth McLellan. 671-4723. www.partnersforworldhealth.org.
PARTNERS IN HEALTH OF MAINE
Partners in Health is a grassroots organization of volunteers which improves the health conditions of people in underserved areas of Central America, especially the North Atlantic Autonomous Region of Nicaragua. Medical teams and equipment are sent on a regular basis.
Dr. Robert Bach. 867-4853. bob@pihom.com. www.pihom.com/pih.
PARTNERS OF THE AMERICAS
Partners of the Americas is a private, voluntary technical-assistance organization linking U.S. citizens with those of Latin America and the Caribbean. See Maine-Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, Sister State.
PAX CHRISTI MAINE
Pax Christi Maine works towards a world reflecting the peace of Christ by rejecting war and all violence and domination. It works to end arms expenditures, U.S. imperialism, exploitation of the global economy, media misinformation and public manipulation.
242 Ludlow St., Portland, ME. 04102. 773-6562. www.paxchristimaine.org.
PEACE ACTION MAINE
Peace Action Maine is the largest grassroots peace organization in Maine. It concentrates on non-proliferation, opposition to U.S. arms sales around the world, diversity within the peace movement, and conflict resolution.
P.O. Box 3842, Portland, ME. 04104. 772-0680. www.peaceactionmaine.org.
PEACE AND JUSTICE CENTER OF EASTERN MAINE
The Center supports and links individuals and groups concerned with peace, social justice and environmental issues. It promotes cooperation, expands awareness, and encourages community involvement in working towards a peaceful and just society.
96 Harlow St. (Suite 100), Bangor, Maine 04401. 942-9343. www.peacectr.org.
PEACE FLEECE
Peace Fleece is a yarn company which buys wool from Russia, Kyrgzstan, Israel, the West Bank, and the United States. By working with people that tend livestock each day, Peace Fleece hopes to find a common ground for mutual understanding and economic interdependence.
475 Porterfield Road, Porter, ME. 04068. www.peacefleece.com.
PENOBSCOT SCHOOL
Penobscot School is a center for language learning and international exchange. The school offers foreign language courses to Maine residents, as well as English immersion programs to adults from around the world.
28 Gay St., Rockland, ME. 04841. 594-1084. www.languagelearning.org.
PHYSICIANS FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY – MAINE
Physicians for Social Responsibility is the local chapter of the International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War. In Maine, the chapter focuses on non-proliferation.
P.O. Box 1771, Portland, ME. 04104. 772-0680. www.psr.org/chapters/maine.
PICA (POWER IN COMMUNITY ALLIANCE)
PICA is a Bangor grass-roots organization advocating for human rights and creating a fair economy in Maine and globally. Its work includes Bangor’s Sister City project with Carasque, El Salvador, Sweatfree Communities, and the Maine Fair Trade Campaign.
61 Maine St. (Suite 15), Bangor, ME. 04401. 947-4203. www.pica.ws.
PIHCINTU MULTINATIONAL CHILDREN’S CHORUS
Pihcintu is a Portland-based, multicultural all-female choir of young refugees and immigrants from a dozen counties founded in 2005. In 2011 it performed in Washington, D.C. and on national television. www.pihcintu.org.
PORTLAND-ARCHANGEL, RUSSIA, SISTER CITY See Archangel Committee of Greater Portland.
PORTLAND-CAP HAITIEN, HAITI, SISTER CITY See Konbit Sante Cap-Haitien Health Partnership.
PORTLAND-CHILE SCHOOL EXCHANGE
Cheverus and McAuley High Schools and Waynflete School have conducted an annual exchange with Colegios Padre Hurtado and Juanita de Los Andes in Santiago, Chile, for the past decade.
PORTLAND-MYTILENE, GREECE, SISTER CITY (Status of relationship unknown)
PORTLAND-SHINAGAWA, JAPAN, SISTER CITY
Sponsored by the governments of Portland and the Shinagawa Borough of Tokyo since 1984, the program promotes cultural, business, educational, athletic and governmental exchanges.
107 Mackworth St., Portland, ME. 04103. 775-0905. www.portlandmaine.gov/sistercities.
PORTLAND CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC - International Piano Festival The week-long festival in late June feature classes, lessons, recitals and concerts by pro- mising students from the United States and abroad.
Woodfords Congregational Church, 202 Woodford St., Portland, ME. 775-3356. www.portlandconservatory.net.
PORTLAND HIGH SCHOOL – International Club Portland High School’s students represent multiple cultures, languages and nationalities. Its International Club draws on the school’s multicultural student body for events such as its annual international show.
284 Cumberland Ave., Portland, ME. 04101. 874-8250. www.phsbulldogs.org.
PORTLAND MUSEUM OF ART
The Portland Museum of Art is a cultural center for the visual arts that enhance the lives of diverse audiences through collections and educational programs from America and abroad.
7 Congress Square, Portland, ME. 04101. 775-6148. www.portlandmuseum.org.
PORTLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS – Multilingual and Multicultural Center The Multilingual and Multicultural Center responds to the academic and linguistic needs of immigrants and refugees who settle in Portland, seeking to complete their secondary education.
171 Auburn St., Portland, ME. 04103. 874-8135. www.portlandschools.org/schools/multilingual.
PORTLAND STAGE COMPANY The Portland Stage Company sponsors a four-day residency for selected playwrights from around the world. The residency provides the opportunity to learn and collaborate with theatre traditions from other countries.
P.O. Box 1458, Portland, ME. 04104. 774-0465. www.portlandstage.org.
PRIMO CUBANO
Primo Cubano, Maine’s own classic Cuban Son band, plays traditional Cuban dance music dating back to the turn of the 20th Century. Son is the most popular style to come out of Cuba and is the primary contributor to the blend of Latin styles today known as Salsa. www.primocubano.com.
PROJECT GUATEMALA
Portland’s Maine Eye Center and Eyecare Medical Group have provided medical and surgical eye care to some 250,000 Mayan Indians in mountainous Northern Guatemala since 1998 and 2003. www.maineeyecenter.com; www.eyecaremed.com.
QARABAGH DISTRICT GIRLS SCHOOL (AFGHANISTAN)
The Rotary Club of Falmouth is a partner in a project to construct and supply a primary school for girls, ages 7-13, living in 15 villages in the Qarabagh District in Kabul Province in Afghanistan.
www.falmouthrotary.org.
RACHMANINOFF CHOIR
The choir combines members of the Bowdoin College Chorus and Down East Singers with other singers from the Boston area. Specializing in Russian Orthodox and American choral music, it toured Russia in 2002 and Europe in 2009. c/o Anthony Antolini, 9200 College Station, Brunswick, ME 04011. www.rachmaninoffchoir.art.officelive.com.
RENAISSANCE VOICES
Renaissance Voices, a non-profit organization founded in 1995, is a 21-voice a cappella chorus based in Portland, Maine, which specializes in music from the medieval period through the 17th century. Its performances feature more contemporary work as well.
P.O. Box 86, Portland, ME 04112-0086. www.renaissancevoices.net.
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL – Clubs in Maine Rotary International conducts international exchanges for students and adults. Information on Rotary exchange programs are available through the following Rotary International Clubs which are currently active in Maine: Bath, Bethel, Boothbay Harbor, Breakwater (South Portland-Cape Elizabeth), Bridgton-Lake Region, Brunswick, Brunswick Coastal, Casco Bay Sunrise, Damariscotta-Newcastle, Falmouth, Freeport, Fryeburg Area, Kennebunk, Kennebunk Portside, Kittery, Ogunquit, Oxford Hills, Portland, River Valley (Greater Rumford Area), Saco Bay, Saco-Biddeford, Sanford-Springvale, Scarborough, Sebago Lake (Windham Area), South Berwick and Eliot, Topsham Expresso, Wells, Westbrook-Gorham, Yarmouth, York.
1 Rotary Center, 1560 Sherman Ave., Evanston, Ill. 60201. www.rotary.org.
SAFE PASSAGE Founded by the late Hanley Denning, Safe Passage empowers the poorest at-risk children whose families live in Guatemala’s Guatemala City garbage dump community by creating opportunities and fostering dignity through the power of education.
81 Bridge St. (Suite 104), Yarmouth, ME 04096. 846-1188. www.safepassage.org.
SAINT CECILIA CHAMBER CHOIR
The St. Cecilia Chamber Choir, named after the patron saint of choral music, was formed in 1995 to promote excellence in choral singing in Mid-Coast Maine. Specializing in sacred music of the Renaissance and English choral traditions, the Choir also performs compositions from contemporary composers, including those residing in Maine.
P.O. Box 597, Damariscotta, ME 04543. 619-4222. www.ceciliachoir.org.
SAINT JOSEPH’S COLLEGE
With several of its programs collaborating with universities abroad, Saint Joseph’s also provides a collaborative Master’s in Health Service Administration degree programs.
278 Whites Bridge Road, Standish ME. 04084. 893-7801. www.sjcme.edu.
ST. LUCIA ANNUAL FESTIVAL AND INTERNATIONAL MARKETPLACE
The St. Lucia Festival at St. Ansgar Lutheran Church is a 14th century Swedish tradition marking the year’s longest night and the first step toward spring. The St. Lucia legend is told, Swedish carols are sung, and a young woman from the congregation is crowned the “Queen of Light.” Scandinavian refreshments are served, and international gifts may be purchased.
515 Woodford St., Portland. 774-8740. www.saintansgar.blogspot.com.
SALTWATER CELTIC MUSIC FESTIVAL
A premier New England Celtic music event, Saltwater is held in Brunswick in late July. A roster of internationally-known musicians appear at satellite events, such as the Maine Irish Heritage Center and the Maine Maritime Museum, in the days prior to Saltwater.
877-4029. www.saltwaterfest.com.
SCARBOROUGH-SCARBOROUGH, ENGLAND, UK, SISTER CITY
P.O. Box 360, Scarborough, ME. 04070-0360.
SCARBOROUGH-SCARBOROUGH, ONTARIO, CANADA, SISTER CITY
P.O. Box 360, Scarborough, ME. 04070-0360.
SEED TREE
Seed Tree is a Maine public non-profit and educational organization which assists self-reliant efforts to preserve and renew forest ecosystems, particularly among the richly diverse forests at the foot of Nepal’s Himalayas.
227 Cape Jellison Rd., Stockton Springs, ME 04981. 567-3056. www.seedtree.org.
SEEDS OF PEACE INTERNATIONAL CAMP
Seeds of Peace, in Otisfield, works to secure lasting peace in the Middle East by bringing together Arab, Israeli and other Middle Eastern teenagers, aged 13-15, before their fear, mistrust and inherited prejudices have permanently shaped their vision of their “enemy.”
183 Powhatan Rd., Otisfield, Me. 04270. 627-7202 (summer). 370 Lexington Ave. (1409), New York, NY 10017 (winter). (212) 573-8040. www.seedsofpeace.org.
SIDDHARTHA SCHOOL PROJECT
The 501(c)(3) organization supports the Siddhartha School in remote rural Ladakh, India, which prepares local students in a multilingual curriculum to attain the educational level to compete successfully in national examinations.
P.O. Box 524, Freeport, ME 04032-0524. 523-9388. www.thesiddharthaschool.org.
SOMALI CULTURE AND DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION OF MAINE
Founded in 2002 as a 501(c)(3) organization, the Association seeks to support all Somalis with access to information, resources and services. It publishes the Somali Community Newsletter and provides referrals, resource information, advocacy, and direct support.
163 Lancaster St., P.O. Box 8676, Portland, ME 04104. 233-6014. www.mesom.org.
SOUTHERN MAINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (SMCC)
Southern Maine Community College has affiliations and exchanges with schools in Brazil, providing students and instructors the opportunity to study abroad. It also hosts the annual International Food Festival and Silent Auction (see separate entry).
2 Fort Road, South Portland, ME. 04106. 1-877-282-2182 (toll free). www.smccme.edu.
STILLSON SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCE In existence for fifteen years, the school is the only certified school of Irish dancing in the state of Maine. The school's dancers plane in the New England Regional Irish Dancing Championships annually.
Carlene Stillson, 67 Alexander Dr. Gorham, ME 04038. 839-2219. lstillson@aol.com. www.stillsonirishdance.com.
SURRY MUSIC THERAPY CENTER
The Surry Center promotes international exchanges with centers in Russia and Japan, which practice music therapy as a creative, active form of developmental, rehabilitative, and psychotherapeutic treatment.
8 Cross Road, Surry, ME. 04684. 667-1308. www.surrymusictherapy.com.
SUSTAINABLE HARVEST INTERNATIONAL
Sustainable Harvest International provides farming families in Central America with the training and tools to preserve our planet’s tropical forests while overcoming poverty.
779 North Bend Rd., Surry, ME 04684. 669-8254. www.sustainableharvest.org.
TRUE BUDDHA SOCIETY OF MAINE
551 Route 1, Scarborough, ME. 04074. 883-9113.
U.S.-CHINA PEOPLE’S FRIENDSHIP ASSOCIATION
The Maine Chapter of the U.S.-China People's Friendship Association, a national organization with extensive resources and strong ties to organizations in China, conducts many activities to foster friendship and cooperation between China and the United States.
P.O. Box 10372, Portland, ME 04104. 688-4826.
U.S. COMMERCE DEPARTMENT – District Export Assistance Center
The Portland District Export Assistance Center is a joint effort the U.S. Commerce Department’s Commercial Service, the Small Business Administration, and the Export-Import Bank. The Portland Center assists Export-ready clients.
511 Congress Street, Portland, ME. 04101. 541-7400. www.commerce.gov.
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST ASSOCIATION – Northeast District The Unitarian Universalist Association’s Northeast District is a non-governmental organization of parishes in Maine and the Maritime provinces of Canada.
277 Industrial Way, Portland, ME. 04103. 797-3246. www.nned.uua.org.
UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST – Maine Conference The Maine Conference of the United Church of Christ supports a hospital in Honduras.
P.O. Box 966, Yarmouth, ME. 04096. 846-5118. www.maineucc.org.
UNITED NATIONS ASSOCIATION – Maine Chapter UNA/USA is a citizen organization dedicated to building public support for American participation and leadership in the United Nations. It seeks to broaden public under- standing of the work of the United Nations.
P.O. Box 397, Waldoboro, ME. 04572. 621-3166. www.UNAmaine.org.
UNITED SOMALI WOMEN OF MAINE Formed in 2001, the organization assists refugee and immigrant women and girls living in Maine. Its Women’s Center provides culturally and linguistically appropriate services, self-sufficiency, advocacy, access to information, and violence prevention.
P.O. Box 397, Lewiston, ME 04243. 753-0061. www.uswofmaine.org.
UNIVERSITY OF MAINE AT FARMINGTON
The University of Maine at Farmington offers international study opportunities through exchange agreements with a variety of countries. The University also conducts an annual International Festival, International Film series, and offers international lectures.
5 South St., Farmington, ME. 04938. 778-7122. www.umf.maine.edu.
UNIVERSITY OF MAINE AT FORT KENT
The University of Maine at Fort Kent has a Diversity Committee and an International Performers Series.
25 Pleasant St., Fort Kent, ME. 04743. 834-7500. www.umfk.maine.edu.
UNIVERSITY OF MAINE AT MACHIAS – International Club
The University of Maine at Machias International Club makes substantial contributions to the social and academic life of all students. Cultural diversity is promoted through educational and recreational programs that highlight peoples’ similarities and differences.
9 O’Brien Ave., Machias, ME. 04654. 255-1318. www.umm.maine.edu.
UNIVERSITY OF MAINE AT ORONO – Office of International Programs
The Office of International Programs at the University of Maine is responsible for coordinating and supporting international education and exchange efforts on and off campus.
100 Winslow Hall, Orono, ME. 04469. 581-2905. www.umaine.edu/international.
UNIVERSITY OF MAINE AT PRESQUE ISLE
The University of Maine at Presque Isle offers a major in International Studies, including communication and language, historical and political awareness, and multicultural appreciation.
181 Main St., Presque Isle, ME. 04769. 768-9750. www.umpi.edu.
UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND (UNE)
UNE is expanding and promoting the internationalization of its Biddeford and Portland campuses to enhance the international student experience and promote intercultural exchange. It has an active Office for Study Abroad and International Programs, and it hosts the World Affairs Council of Maine on its Portland campus. See also Center for Global Humanities.
11 Hills Beach Rd., Biddeford, ME. 04005-9599. 283-0170.
716 Stevens Ave., Portland, ME. 04103. www.une.edu/international.
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MAINE – Office of International Programs USM promotes international education and understanding. It provides services to inter- national students, assists students seeking foreign study, manages 20 exchange relationships with institutions abroad, and cooperates with local organizations having international interests.
P.O. Box 9300, 101 Payson Smith Hall, Portland, ME. 04104. 780-4959. www.usm.maine.edu/international.
VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA – Maine Council Vietnam Veterans of America is the only congressional chartered veterans’ organization that deals with Vietnam-era veterans and their families. It seeks to change the public perception of who the veterans are, then and now., and to urge society to separate the war from the warrior.
325-4680. www.vva.org. bblue32@hughes.net.
WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
The College’s programs draw international students from around the world, as well as share resources and personnel with many different international sources. It annually supports international conferences and trade missions held around the world.
One College Drive, Calais, ME. 04619. 454-1000. www.wccc.edu.
WMPG RADIO (90.9 AM, 104.1 FM)
WMPG is the voice of the University of Southern Maine. The community radio station features global music and public affairs programming. The station has several bi-lingual and international music programs representing multiple languages and cultures.
University of Southern Maine, 92 Bedford St., Portland, ME. 04103. 780-4598. www.wmpg.org.
WORKING VILLAGES INTERNATIONAL
In 2006, Working Villages International began building a self-sufficient village in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It has become the region’s largest food producer, and a step toward building an independent village that can be replicated throughout Africa.
40 Main St., Topsham, ME 04086. 607-1367. www.workingvillages.org.
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL OF MAINE
The World Affairs Council, founded in 1977, is Maine’s premiere forum for discussion of international affairs. A non-profit organization open to the general public, it promotes understanding of the political, economic, and cultural developments that shape people’s lives globally. The Council conducts programs on a wide array of international topics, offers an active program of international education with schools, and hosts the International Visitors Program in Maine for the U.S. Department of State.
University of New England, 716 Stevens Ave., Portland, ME. 04103. 221-4386. www.wacmaine.org.
WORLD CUP BIATHLON
In February, 2011, the World Cup Biathlon competition was held in Presque Isle and Fort Kent, Maine.
YORK COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
York County Community College offers customized education and training to local businesses in areas of ISO 9000, computer applications, strategic and organization planning, management and supervisory training and quality, productivity and technical skills.
112 College Drive, Wells, ME. 04090. 646-9282. www.yccc.edu.
YOUTH FOR UNDERSTANDING
Youth for Understanding (YFU) International Exchange is a non-profit international educational organization. Students between the ages of 15 and 18 can study in over 40 countries worldwide for a year, semester, or summer.
2380 Mass. Ave. (Suite 101), Cambridge, MA 02140. (617) 868-3660. www.yfu.org.
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