The nonprofit developer of a high-tech education and entrepreneurial hub in Portland has cut the project’s size by more than 25% in reaction to residents’ concerns.
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New unions in Portland make racial justice a top priority
Young, progressive workers say they want enforceable contracts that reflect management’s pledges of support for diversity, equity and inclusion.
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Maine small-business mentoring group reports record year
SCORE Maine, which has over 130 volunteers, said the pandemic helped create increased demand for its services.
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Natural Resources Council of Maine CEO Lisa Pohlmann to retire
Pohlmann has been involved with the council for 22 years and is its first female chief executive.
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Maine Community Foundation names new president and CEO
Incoming chief executive Deborah Ellwood is a leader in the field of community foundations with close ties to Maine.
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Camp Sunshine plans for summer reopening after pandemic renovations
Shut down since March 2020, the 25-acre wooded campus on Sebago Lake is preparing to welcome back eager families and volunteers.
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Hoppy to Help, beer that keeps on giving
BETHEL — The River Fund Maine, a nonprofit organization, has partnered with Stem Mill Brewery to produce a new beer called Hoppy to Help. With original ingredients, this fruity-tasting IPA at eight percent ABV is doing more than just quenching thirst. For every Hoppy to Help sold, a dollar goes toward the programs sponsored by […]
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Help all families have Christmas
BETHEL — For the past 42 years, Nina Wheeler and her husband have been giving Christmas to families in the SAD44 area who are in need through their nonprofit program called Christmas for Families. Gifts which are donated by members of the community include, but are not limited too: quilts, hats, give warm clothes, socks, […]
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United Way of Kennebec Valley to serve all of Kennebec County
United Way of Mid-Maine, which previously served Waterville, Winslow and seven other communities in northern Kennebec County, will now focus on rural communities in Somerset and part of Waldo counties.
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Congo Craftsmen: Building for a cause
BETHEL — Every year the AARP sponsors a Community Challenge grant opportunity. This year, the Bethel Congo Craftsmen and the Bethel Area Arts and Music Program, have come together with the AFCI to build and design wooden benches and picnic tables to be used outdoors in the surrounding six towns. The Congo Craftsmen will be […]