United Midcoast Charities will auction an early copy of the sea otter T-shirt Taylor Swift wore in the “Showgirl” film that is being reissued by a Maine company.
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New Balance Foundation donates more than $1.4 million to Maine nonprofits
Local grant recipients say the funds are particularly critical now because of federal cuts to Maine programs.
Maine nonprofits try to navigate funding cuts, unclear rules and an uncertain future
Federal grant cancellations have challenged nonprofits of all stripes but especially small groups, which make up the majority and don’t have deep pockets.
Christmas of today and ages past celebrated at The Washburn-Norlands Living History Center in Livermore
With two events taking place at once, there were lots of activities for visitors to enjoy.
Farmington House of Pizza cash guess will support a nonprofit organization
Vasilios Maniatakos, owner of Farmington House of Pizza, will donate a bucket of change to the organization chosen by the person coming closest to guessing the amount.
Bath softball tournament steps to plate to raise funds for homeless vets, nonprofits
A new summer softball tournament to raise funds for multiple homeless veteran organizations is happening this weekend at the softball fields in Bath.
Melinda French Gates’ $12.5 billion creates path to unrestricted giving
The nonprofit world is watching with interest to see what Bill Gates’ former wife will do when she leaves the Gates Foundation next month.
Gov. Mills proposes exempting all Maine nonprofits from sales tax
The change, which would cost the state about $10 million annually, is necessary to simplify the tax code and reduce confusion, officials say.
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.
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.