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Published
March 24, 2019

Society Notebook: Fashion from away on the runway

The Women United Around the World Fashion Show started 10 years ago to raise money for sewing machines for students of stitching.
Published
March 17, 2019

Society Notebook: Making sailing accessible to all

SailMaine's Winter Warm-Up raised money for scholarships and programs to get more kids on the water.
Published
March 10, 2019

Society Notebook: Children’s Museum & Theatre recognizes longtime leaders

The organization honors two dedicated volunteers at its first Winter Gala.
Published
March 3, 2019

Society Notebook: Junior League finds inspiration from within

The community organization bestows its annual leadership award on member Quincy Hentzel.
Published
February 24, 2019

Society Notebook: PMA Contemporaries soak up knowledge at Winter Bash

The theme of 'dive in' is supplemented by island flair and factoids about the museum.
Published
February 17, 2019

Society Notebook: Love Gala does good for those in grief

The Center for Grieving Children's annual fundraiser brings in a record $350,000.
Published
February 10, 2019

Society Notebook: Chamber toasts Portland’s business community

Imagine Portland drew a record number of attendees to the annual event, held at Thompson's Point.
Published
February 3, 2019

Society Notebook: NAACP practices what MLK preached at annual dinner

The event's program and seating arrangements reflected the civil rights leader's belief in equality more than in previous years.
Published
January 27, 2019

Society Notebook: Musicians rock and roll the camera

The Music Video Portland Awards are held for the second year.
Published
January 20, 2019

Society Notebook: Eimskip lights up writing programs

The company's Christmas gala raises $50,000 for The Telling Room.