Calendar

The Class of 2025

Thursday, January 9, 2025

Opening Retreat

Get to know the Class of 2025. Mapping Portland, The Wabanaki REACH experience.
LOCATION: University of Southern Maine & Osher Map Library

Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Belonging in the City

Immigration and in-migration in an aging state and city; Understanding bias; History of the Black experience in Portland
LOCATION: Portland Public Library

Thursday, February 13, 2025

Education

Education Matters – Education options and alternatives for high school; childcare to workforce readiness.

LOCATION: Casco Bay High School + Portland Arts & Technology High School

Tuesday, March 4, 2025

Government and Public Policy

Local municipal government, regional government initiatives, city staff and the fire department
LOCATION: Portland City Hall

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Environment

Balancing environmental concerns and convenience; renewable and sustainable energy opportunities; the impact of climate change.
LOCATION: ecomaine

Thursday, April 10, 2025

Economic Development

Opportunities, challenges, and local conditions affecting the development of the city and regional region; business and the waterfront.
LOCATION: The Working Waterfront
SPONSOR: Benchmark RE

Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Law, Justice, and Public Safety

Impact of the interconnectedness of social issues, mental health, and substance abuse on the criminal justice system; explore best practices, data, and current trends in the criminal justice system; and what initiatives are happening in Portland.
LOCATION: Portland Police Department & Cumberland County Superior Court House

Thursday, May 15, 2025

Health and Human Services

Benefits and barriers to the delivery of healthcare in Portland; public health, housing, social services needs and programs.
LOCATION: TBD
SPONSOR: Harvard Pilgrim Health

Thursday, May 29, 2025

Culture, Arts, and the Creative Economy

Impact of arts and cultural activities on our local economy and quality of life; diversity and depth of cultural opportunities and assets in Portland.
LOCATION: TBD
SPONSOR: Camden National Bank