Bruce Davison crafted 37 wooden trucks to give to local children, vowing that no child should be without something ‘to imagine with.’
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This canned holiday staple was invented by a Mainer – and people have strong opinions
The debate over canned versus fresh cranberry sauce continues to rage across holiday food-laden tables.
Fireworks, music and parties: 15 ways to ring in the new year in Maine
New Year’s Eve events include an indoor beach party and community celebrations.
Multiple structure fires ignite over several days, four in Lewiston
Two of the fires were caused by wood stoves, with another the result of an unattended candle.
Livermore Falls weighs cannabis license fees amid high dispensary density
Livermore Falls Select Board members tabled action on proposed increases to cannabis licensing fees after considering costs and the density of cannabis businesses.
How your donation supports a nonprofit in your community
Small donations add up, and some nonprofits have been able to serve and expand for many years on donations from their community.
Central Maine Healthcare is the first recovery-friendly hospital system in Maine
‘I don’t know at the time that I knew how much of an impact it would have on my life and my sobriety,’ one employee said.
Welcoming vegans at the holiday table, the Maine way
A practical, local guide to understanding veganism during the holidays, with simple hosting tips and Maine-based gift and food ideas that help everyone feel included.
To fight loss, Passamaquoddy speakers are talking new life into their language
Elders say it’s not too late to save their mother tongue, and a younger generation is stepping up to help.
Lewiston-Auburn nonprofits face new challenges amid federal cuts
Nonprofits are becoming increasingly more reliant on corporate, foundation and individual donations and grants after federal funds were slashed earlier this year.