Horace Wilson, a native of Gorham, Maine, introduced baseball to Japanese students in the 1870s. Now, his hometown is honoring his historic contribution with a youth baseball tournament and a special tribute at a Portland Sea Dogs game.

Mainely Gay, Maine’s pioneering LGBTQ+ magazine from 46 years ago, is returning for a single commemorative issue. This final printing commemorates decades of local activism and reflects on the state’s vibrant history of LGBTQ+ advocacy.