In difficult times, these people and organizations have excelled.

Since the start of the pandemic, the Portland arts nonprofit has put on outdoor events and continued distributing grant money.

A Shot in the Dark raised $23,000 for programs for children and adults with developmental disabilities.

The summer party raised $14,000 for the Old York Historical Society.

Before the Aug. 28 awards ceremony, guests mingled and sampled food outside at Thompson's Point.

The Royal River Conservation Trust raised $12,000 for its efforts at a gathering Aug. 19.

Organizers hope to make the island fort safe and accessible to allow for more events there.

The Signs of Hope fundraiser will benefit the Zero Suicide initiative.

PMA celebrates the life’s work of David Driskell

You'll have another chance in August to taste-test the fruits of Portland's food incubator.

The environmentally minded networking group held its first event since the start of the pandemic.

Stories collected to celebrate the state's bicentennial last year were put into a book about the town.

Floral designers created arrangements based on works displayed in the museum.

The summer will feature programs and performances aimed at inclusivity.

The Live and Work in Maine Open on Tuesday held a dinner and an auction to benefit the Barbara Bush Children's Hospital.

The Imagine Awards were held as a video presentation on June 9.

The Portland Symphony Orchestra holds its annual fundraiser to in-person and streaming audiences.

Maine Historical Society presented the company with its Maine History Maker Award.

The 12-hour fundraiser generated $106,000 for the South Portland nonprofit.

The annual recognition of Maine's sustainability leaders was held virtually on April 21.

The nonprofit provider of behavorial health and education services recognized Community Housing of Maine Executive Director Cullen Ryan as its humanitarian of the year.

The 50-person show featured a husband-and-wife musical duo that normally tours internationally.

The arts presenter's virtual fundraising event was held on March 25.

The nonprofit's 10th anniversary fundraiser made use of an app that enabled attendees to mingle in smaller groups online.

The Contemporaries Winter Bash featured artist interviews, a film screening, a music performance and more.

Chance to Advance launches its 2021 calendar at a livestreamed fundraising event.

Birth Roots, the Children's Museum and Maine Aubudon make sure toddlers get to have their Halloween fun.

The event was held in a West End garden on Sept. 17.