Small donations add up, and some nonprofits have been able to serve and expand for many years on donations from their community.
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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.
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Spurwink to establish behavioral health crisis center in Lewiston
The center is expected to ease the burden on police and emergency room workers when people are in crisis.
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Auburn is holding a public forum on needle exchange. Here’s what you should know
The forum comes as debate over the programs simmer in several Maine cities.
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Lewiston private school sues state, family over ‘stay put’ rule for disabled students
A private special education school run by Spurwink says it should be allowed to immediately discharge a student who has injured staff, but the state education department says that’s not allowed under federal law.
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Auburn eyes housing project to address homelessness, hunger and poverty
The project is modeled after Preble Street’s ‘housing first’ programs in Portland, which officials said have been effective in getting chronically homeless back on their feet.
Posted inHealth, News
Experts weigh in on how to maintain mental health through tumultuous political discourse
Fear can lead to anxiety and depression, which can take a toll on someone’s mental well-being.
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St. Mary’s Health System funding gets approval from Legislature
Spurwink is approved for funding to acquire Tri-County Mental Health Services.
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Spurwink acquires Tri-County Mental Health Services
Tri-County has offices in Lewiston, Farmington, Bridgton, Rumford and Oxford.
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Committee recommends $8.9 million to cover St. Mary’s losses in behavioral health services
Nearly $2 million was added to the bill for Spurwink’s acquisition of Tri-County Mental Health Services.