Portland Press Herald Managing Director, Stefanie Manning, teamed up with Jennifer Hutchins, Executive Director of the Maine Association of  Nonprofits, to challenge their peers to a Spelling Bee that raised money for the winner’s chosen nonprofit or charity.

After an incredible 14 rounds of competitive spelling, Hannah Chatalbash took home the title of Spelling Bee Champion with the winning word: Catalina. Representing the Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program, Hannah showcased not only spelling skills but also a deep commitment to our community.

The spellers

Andrew Butcher, Maine Connectivity Authority, playing for Maine Children’s Museum and Theater of Maine

Hannah Chatalbash, Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program, playing for Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program

Deborah Ellwood, Maine Community Foundation

Tim Griffin, HM Payson

Jennifer Hutchins, Maine Association of Nonprofits, playing for the Maine Association of Nonprofits

Stefanie Manning, Maine Trust for Local News, playing for the Maine Trust for Local News

Heather Paquette, Good Shepherd Food Bank, playing for Good Shepherd Food Bank

April Perkins, South Portland School Department, playing for the Boys and Girls Club of Southern Maine

Andrea Tetzlaff, Mainebiz, playing for  Maine Cancer Foundation

Megan Walton, SMAAA, playing for Southern Maine Agency on Aging

Mikaela Ziobro, Junior Achievement, playing for Junior Achievement of Maine

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