Poems From Here A project of Maine Writers & Publishers Alliance (see other related projects). About Poems from Here, a weekly poetry program on Maine Public Radio with help from the Maine Writers & Publishers Alliance, continues for another year! This program was first created in 2017 by former Maine State Poet Laureate Stuart Kestenbaum and ran through 2021, and the 2022 reboot brought five new hosts. The current hosts are poets Samaa Abdurraqib, Julia Bouwsma, and Gibson Fay-LeBlanc. Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to Maine residents. The editors may not respond to all submissions. After waiting 365 days, assume your submission will not be accepted. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2016 Publication Medium & Frequency Audio Publication Audio PublicationPublished 52 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Poetry Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Americans, People in a specific region.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; 3 - 5 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Place/Regions: Specific region.Payment:Unknown payment Unknown payment.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to publication's website Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookInstagram @mainewriters207 Support this Publisher: Become a Member Make a Donation For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Poems From Here Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. Filter: Category: Group by submission Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 2 reports from 2 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Pending 2 responses are pending (22 min | 37.0 mean avg | 37.0 median | 52 max days waiting | 21.2 std dev) from 2 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information The editors will try to make a decision within 365 days. The editors may not respond to all submissions. After waiting the time indicated above, assume your submission will not be accepted. Most recent response reported was received on 01 Sep 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 03 Jul 2026. Date compiled: 16 Sep 2026 14:15 UTC (7 hours, 11 minutes ago). View report of recent responses from this project Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. Sign up and start your free trial today!Members accepted here also had work accepted by...This section is available to subscribers only. Become a member and start your free trial today! Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsDeep Water Column of Portland Press Herald DNQMaine Literary Awards DNQ Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 31 Aug 2026We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year. Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only