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MCMA – The Modern Makers

MCMA – The Modern Makers

Maine, particularly the city of Portland and surrounding areas, is currently experiencing a building boom.  While more conservative than the one of the 1980s, there is definitive growth and expansion happening right before us.   This is often credited to the city...
Low Cost Recycled Lighting

Low Cost Recycled Lighting

Every April we celebrate Earth Day and it’s a glorious reminder to recycle, reuse, and reduce! . Here at The Open Bench Project, that’s practically second nature.  We pride ourselves in taking whatever we can get our hands on and turning it into something,...
The Importance of Art in STEAM

The Importance of Art in STEAM

There is still some debate surrounding the addition of “A” to STEM to create STEAM.  To us, it’s not just a matter of adding a letter, but rather a vitally significant augmentation of our approach to education:  art.  Art is imperative to learning...