nonprofits
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PublishedOctober 23, 2023
They’ve been quietly helping Mainers for almost 200 years. Now they’re taking time to celebrate themselves.
The Female Samaritans Association has been helping nonprofits in Greater Portland since 1828.
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PublishedOctober 16, 2023
Waterville audience learns of efforts by veterans group to fight fascist rise
Kristofer Goldsmith, a former sergeant in the U.S. Army, is head of a nonprofit task force that works with state and federal law enforcement and others to counter extremism and gather intelligence on dangerous people and organizations.
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PublishedJuly 16, 2023
Commentary: Harassing Good Samaritans is on brand for Republican Party
Congressional Republicans have expanded their targets beyond migrants (and Democrats) to include the humanitarian groups that work along the border.
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PublishedMay 14, 2023
Commentary: Maine nonprofits depend on local, independent news
Without independent reporting under local stewardship, too many Mainers would remain in the dark about critical issues affecting our communities.
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PublishedMarch 21, 2023
BoomerTECH Adventures: Technology for the common good is good
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PublishedFebruary 12, 2023
Society Notebook: Center for Grieving Children celebrates 35 years of the healing power of love
The annual Love Gala returned for the first time since the pandemic began.
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PublishedNovember 27, 2022
Shopping for a Christmas tree this year? Buy now, experts urge
Christmas tree farmers are predicting another year of high demand and tight supply.
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PublishedNovember 2, 2022
Annual Festival of Trees to open later this month in Waterville
The Alfond Youth & Community Center is set to host the festival, which is to run over two long weekends and benefit nonprofits that provide aid to those contending with food insecurity and agencies developing workforce readiness programs.
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PublishedOctober 25, 2022
In final tribute, Travis Roy Foundation to honor founder’s legacy
The foundation named for the Augusta native, hockey star and advocate for people with spinal cord injuries is ending its run by making two donations totaling $4 million.