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.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
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.
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Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Festival of Hope needs volunteers
BETHEL — The Festival of Hope was an idea created during a dark time. Kate Carroll, her daughter, and a group of small friends were in disarray with the job and benefit loses due to the coronavirus pandemic. Carroll, a survivor of breast cancer, said to everyone, “This too will pass, and we will dance […]
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser
Lasagna Love arrives in Franklin County, seeking lasagna requests and volunteer chefs
Lasagna Love is “here to help” in the Franklin County region by cooking individuals in need of a lasagna.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
PHOTOS: Poland volunteers pick up trash on Earth Day
Three high school friends joined a dozen more volunteers along Routes 122 and 26 after being fed up with the litter.
Posted inMaine, News
People on front lines battle squeeze on Maine’s EMS system
Thanks to them, 911 callers have yet to feel the pinch of rising costs and a jury-rigged and inadequate funding model.
Posted inMaine
Service organizations struggle to attract millennials
Groups like the Elks and Rotary are dealing with aging membership rolls, a common problem among service clubs.
Posted inConnections
Safe Voices to host 24-hour Helpline training
Safe Voices Helpline is often the first point of contact for those affected by domestic abuse, sex trafficking and exploitation who may be seeking support and resources.
Posted inConnections
Androscoggin volunteers honored
Androscoggin Home Healthcare + Hospice recently honored volunteers at their annual recognition event in Lewiston.
Posted inConnections
CRCofWM honors volunteers
NORWAY — The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine Board of Directors honored the volunteers for helping the center grow at a May 16 event. Each volunteer was applauded for commitment of time and thanked for all they do to keep the center running. CRCofWM volunteers help in the following ways: supervise drop-in hours, set […]