More than 56% of Scarborough’s Oak Hill Ace Hardware customers in December donated to Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital during their Holiday Round Up campaign. Customers rounded up to the nearest dollar and donated change to the local Children’s Hospital Miracle Network. Customers gathered $4,178. Ace vendor Duracell recognized stores with the greatest amount of donors. […]
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Conservation fundraiser in Freeport to benefit Maine Coast Heritage Trust
A fundraising event for Maine Coast Heritage Trust Thursday will feature former state representative Hannah Pingree as the keynote speaker at “Tides of Change: Climate Action Through Conservation.” The event is from 6-9 p.m. on March 7 at Maine Beer Company, 525 U.S. Route 1, Freeport. Proceeds will support MCHT’s ongoing efforts to protect and […]
Annual Freeze Out to raise money for food programs
Freeport Community Services is hosting the fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Saturday at locations in Freeport and Pownal.
Falmouth’s Giving Tree deemed a big success
The Falmouth Police Department’s annual Giving Tree fundraiser was a huge success this year. Five vehicles filled with toys, clothing and household goods, as well as $300 in gift cards, were delivered to Maine Needs, a Portland-based organization that distributes donated clothing, hygiene products, household items and other necessities to those in need. “To say […]
Lewiston-Auburn Area Response Fund receives $1.8 million to help those affected by mass shooting
Organization explains how the public can help identify all who are directly affected by the mass shooting.
Bowdoin College hockey to hold “chuck-a-puck” fundraiser for Lewiston
The Bowdoin College vs. Williams College hockey game this Friday will help raise money for the Lewiston community in the wake of last month’s mass shooting. Bowdoin Senior Andy Stoneman, a forward and one of this year’s captains, had the idea to use the highly anticipated Bowdoin-Williams game as a fundraiser and “bring the community […]
Nov. 20 order deadline for Cumberland/North Yarmouth Lions Club citrus sale
The Cumberland/North Yarmouth Lions Club is accepting orders until Monday, Nov. 20, for its 28th Annual Fresh Florida Citrus Sale to benefit Greely High School scholarships. Funds from the sale will also benefit Project Graduation. Three 20-pound citrus assortments are available: all oranges; all grapefruit; or 50/50 oranges and grapefruit. Each box is $34 and […]
Where in the world is Patrick Dempsey? Lewiston, naturally
Unable to attend last year’s Dempsey Challenge, the popular actor and racing car driver will be here this year for the event.
Le Tour de Bowdoinham charity bike ride will donate food, funds to local pantry
Novice and experienced cyclists can enjoy a scenic bike ride through the hills of Bowdoinham on Aug. 19 to benefit the Bowdoinham Food Pantry.
‘They have very little’: Brunswick woman collecting donations for African students
Tiffany Jones created a nonprofit to support students at the Moshi Kids Centre in Tanzania.