Posted inNews

Former Freeport lawmaker Sara Gideon donates $50K to Maine racial justice, equity fund

The Maine Justice Foundation has announced it received $50,000 from former Maine house speaker and U.S. Senate candidate Sara Gideon for its foundation’s Racial Justice Fund. “We are so grateful for this incredible support,” Executive Director Michelle Draeger said. “This gift is a huge investment in a Maine where all people are valued and included, […]

advertisement
Posted inNews

Brunswick area animal shelter to distribute microchip scanners to local communities

Midcoast Humane, a Brunswick-based nonprofit providing animal welfare services to 40 municipalities in Maine, is launching an initiative to help keep animals in their homes with the donation of microchip scanners to Animal Control Officers in its service area. Midcoast Humane hopes the initiative will lead to a decrease in the number of companion animals entering […]

Posted inNews

Brunswick-based disability services organization gets $50,000 challenge gift

Brunswick-based Independence Association received a $50,000 challenge gift for its Campaign for Independence & Growth. The anonymous donor will match dollar-for-dollar all gifts to the campaign through June 30, according to the association. “There has never been a better time to assist Mainers with disabilities in obtaining full and inclusive lives in their chosen communities,” said […]

Posted inNews

Land trust moves to Brunswick Landing

The Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust has moved from offices on Brunswick’s Maine Street to Brunswick Landing at the former Brunswick Naval Air Station. The new location is at 179 Neptune Drive, formerly the Navy’s non-commissioned officer’s club. The new location places the land trust near Neptune Woods, Kate Furbish Preserve a branch of the Bath Area […]