society notebook

Published
January 22, 2023

Society Notebook: Youthful aquaculture community convenes at Maine Beer Co.

The Maine Aquaculture Association holds events so people in the industry can talk about issues they're facing.
Published
January 8, 2023

Society Notebook: Prohibition-themed New Year’s party a nod to club’s history

The Portland Club was founded by the son of Neal Dow, who led the charge for a statewide ban on alcohol in the 1850s.
Published
January 1, 2023

Society Notebook: Holiday party becomes celebration of hope

Event at U.S. Custom House raised $18,000 for youth-led mental health nonprofit Yellow Tulip Project.
Published
December 24, 2022

Society Notebook: Farms for Food Equity helps turn surplus into sustenance

The nonprofit kicked off its winter relief campaign with a party at Thompson's Point.
Published
December 18, 2022

Society Notebook: Gala at White Columns a step back in time

The event at the Greek Revival mansion raised $8,000 for the Kennebunk Historical Society.
Published
December 11, 2022

Society Notebook: After-school program puts girls in good company

A Company of Girls recognized members and raised money at its Empow(h)er awards night.
Published
December 4, 2022

Society Notebook: Make-a-Wish Maine marks 30 years of lifting spirits

The nonprofit celebrated the milestone, and its wish recipients, at Ocean Gateway in Portland.
Published
November 27, 2022

Society Notebook: Calendar celebrates, supports immigrant scholars

Chance to Advance and Catholic Charities co-hosted a launch party for the Celebrating Diversity in Maine 2023 calendar.
Published
November 20, 2022

Society Notebook: Making Ronald McDonald Houses more like home

A gala and auction at Aura in Portland raised money for houses in Portland and Bangor that put up families with children who are in the hospital.
Published
November 13, 2022

Society Notebook: Girls on the Run celebrates 10 years of putting sneakers on the ground

The Sneaker Soiree raised money for programs aimed at empowering Maine girls.