Volunteer of the Week: Wilton woman recognized as a saint for her instrumental efforts in the church and wider community

Ryan has been instrumental in various endeavors of the church and the region.

Shannon Smith: a lifetime of volunteerism

Shannon Smith supports a multitude of organizations with her time and efforts.

Greater Portland children learn joy of volunteering with Chickadeeds

A unique community organization, the Chickadeeds organizes monthly events to give children and adults a chance to volunteer for area nonprofits.

Trinity Jubilee Center spreads Christmas cheer for local people in need

Trinity Jubilee Center staff and volunteers made sure everyone who came through the doors Friday and Saturday had full stomachs, treats and a whole lot of Christmas spirit.

Central Mainers saw dirty sleeping bags in the trash, so they started washing them in their homes

Augusta-area volunteers are helping meet the needs of the homeless community, and reduce waste, through a new sleeping bag swap program.

Portland immigration clinic helps asylum seekers take ‘first step of a very long road’

With help from volunteers and nonprofits, more than 300 new Mainers fleeing persecution in other countries have recently begun the process of securing asylum – and safety.

Colby students, residents help clean up Waterville’s South End

About 20 Colby College students in the college's civic engagement program on Saturday helped clean up litter, furniture, tires and other trash around the South End of Waterville as part of an effort by the South End Neighborhood Association.

Bath group launches replica of 400-plus-year-old ship after decades of work

Thousands gathered in Bath Saturday to watch the christening and launch of Virginia, a reconstruction of the first English-built oceangoing ship built in the Americas.

Edward Little students get to work serving their community

Nearly 1,000 Edward Little High School students participated in the school's first community service day since the pandemic began.

Festival of Hope needs volunteers