Communities

Barbara Lopez is a founder of Make the Road Connecticut, an organization that fights for the rights of immigrant, Latino, and working-class communities. She looks back on her years of leadership and reflects on the lessons learned that will help her continue to grow as a leader.

In part 2 of NEPM's series on newcomers entering politics, Easthampton, Mass., poultry farmer Karl Prahl reflects on how losing a campaign pushed him into community service.

The Puerto Rican coffee business owner from Hartford runs Hasta Luego Friend out of a vintage trailer and founded a queer collective at bars around town.

A collective of musicians, the Refugee Orchestra Project, held a 10th anniversary performance Sunday at Mechanics Hall in Worcester, Mass. The orchestra uses music to demonstrate how refugees from across the world play an important role in culture and society.

Organizers say SoulSlide offers a chance to learn winter sports at a more affordable price in a relaxed environment.

While some are expressing support for U.S. and Israeli attacks, others are more reserved.

Unitarian Universalist churches and Quaker meetings are seeing a surge in interest in Maine, which is considered one of the least religious states in the country. In the second story in this two-part series on the UU-Quaker revival, new members say they're looking for a sense of community, and an inclusive environment with social justice at the core.

Maine consistently ranks as one of the least religious states in the entire country — 49th, according to the latest report from Pew Research Center. But a couple of denominations are bucking that trend. This is part one of a two part series.

Anna Wallingford is an entomologist by training. She wants to be a resource for farmers, gardeners and homesteaders who are curious about environmentally-friendly pest management. She calls it "a CSA, but for science."

The China Trade Center pop-up market has been a go-to spot for last‑minute flowers, decorations and cultural items as the community prepares to celebrate the Year of the Horse.