Maine Historical Society gave its Maine History Maker Award to Severin Beliveau and Harold Pachios of Preti Flaherty.

The arts organization's first in-person fundraiser since the start of the pandemic featured dance, music and food from around the world.

Coffee By Design hosted members of the International Women's Coffee Alliance last month.

The party at One Longfellow Square served as a fundraiser for the nonprofit's residency program for artists of color from around the world.

An opening reception for 'Rumpus' was held on April 1 in Biddeford.

Hosted by Alliance Francaise du Maine, the event featured the stars of a documentary about two Mainers with different backgrounds but a shared language.

The music school held its first major fundraiser since relocating from Woodford Street to the West End.

Portland venue Aura organized the fundraiser, featuring music and food from Ukraine.

The nonprofit held a kickoff event March 3 to generate interest in the new annual tradition.

The Portland restaurant raised $1,000 for the Animal Refuge League at the outdoor benefit.

The Feb. 17 event was a fundraiser for WinterKids.

Another family-friendly skating and s'mores event is planned for Feb. 22.

The Christmas Prelude fundraiser was held almost entirely outside of Nonantum Resort.

Members of the organization gathered for an annual meeting and holiday mixer at Foundation Brewing in Portland.

The Nov. 19 fundraiser will help the organization get more kids outdoors.

The organization, which pairs people with and without disabilities, has grown from having two Maine chapters in 2019 to 16 and counting.

The outdoor Bonfire & Brew event in Scarborough raised money to build out sections of the trail.

The Institute for Family-Owned Business held its annual awards ceremony for the first time since the start of the pandemic.

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.