volunteerism

Published
February 2, 2023

Maine Voices: What volunteer firefighting taught me about community building

The dozens of volunteer firefighters I worked with at the end of January all had different strengths to share – and those strengths add up.
Published
January 1, 2023

The Maine Millennial: On proving things to myself in 2022

And setting some goals for 2023.
Published
December 24, 2022

Our View: We must push back on the forces keeping us apart

It’s a good time to think about meeting with friends, nurturing relationships and building community.
Published
December 18, 2022

Restorative Justice Project announces Midcoast volunteer training
Published
November 28, 2022

Portland immigration clinic helps asylum seekers take ‘first step of a very long road’

With help from volunteers and nonprofits, more than 300 new Mainers fleeing persecution in other countries have recently begun the process of securing asylum – and safety.
Published
November 6, 2022

The Maine Millennial: Medicine is a group project

Maine Med was full almost to bursting when I had my donor kidney removed there, but the staff made me feel like I was the only patient in the building.
Published
October 30, 2022

The Maine Millennial: Ask and ye shall receive

I don’t know the person who’ll be receiving my donated left kidney. I’m just glad they’ll receive it.
Published
October 28, 2022

Giving Voice: Increasing awareness of The Gathering Place
Published
September 8, 2022

Harpswell nurse named health care ‘Champion’ for push to vaccinate seniors

Harpswell resident Gayle Hays was one of just six people to win the title of New England UnitedHealthcare Champion this summer for her work helping local seniors get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Published
September 3, 2022

Maine Voices: May I give you a reason to be hopeful?

The needs of our friends and neighbors increase every day. My community, despite being divided on many fronts, comes together to meet those needs.