Making wishes come true Granted Bangor Savings Bank Foundation has awarded more than $600,000 to organizations in Maine and New Hampshire. Local gifts include $5,500 each to Full Plates Full Potential in Brunswick, Portland Museum of Art and Westbrook-based Common Threads of Maine. The bank also awarded $250,000 each to Maine Public and Friends of […]

Volunteers are key Recognition The United Way of Southern Maine honored two longtime volunteers at a recent board meeting. Todd Cesca, who has volunteered with United Way for at least two decades, including on the United Way of Greater Portland’s Education investment team, received The Elise Kittredge Award. The award recognizes volunteers who help effect […]

Erin go Bragh Hires, promotions, appointments Alice Kabore, the multicultural and multilingual coordinator for the South Portland School Department, has joined the Board of Directors. Diane Donaldson, senior vice president with Bangor Savings Bank, has joined the 75 State Street Board of Trustees at Avesta Housing. Sarah McMahon has joined Bar Harbor Bank & Trust […]

Recognition Dr. David Kerr, who has practiced in Portland for more than 30 years, has been recognized by the Maine Dental Association with inclusion on its Honor Wall, which highlights “those who have given extraordinary service to the Maine Dental Association.” Madison Gray, who is the Portland branch manager at University Credit Union, has earned […]

Recognition Margo Walsh, founder of MaineWorks and co-founder of Maine Recovery Fund, and WEX, which administers corporate payment systems, will be honored during an event June 2 at Thompson’s Point in Portland. The 35th annual Humanitarian Award celebrates Spurwink’s impact – increasing access to behavioral health needs – and honors community leaders who make Maine […]

Midcoast Literacy celebrates tutors and learners Exceptional tutors and learners were recognized for their accomplishments over the past year when Midcoast Literacy held its annual meeting and celebration in Bath May 14. The Outstanding Learner award was given to English language learner Nabintu Bahane of Bath. The Outstanding Read Together Learner award (for a student […]

Giving back The Rotary Club of Brunswick, in conjunction with the Topsham Espresso Rotary and Brunswick Coastal Rotary clubs, raised $11,425 to provide relief to refugees or other victims of the war in Ukraine, including items such as water, food, shelter, medicine and clothing. “This is a wonderful example of how we can make a […]

Hires, promotions, appointments R.M. Davis’ Chief Investment Officer John Doughty has been selected to join the Boston Economic Club. The organization, started in 1932, promotes discussion about economics, finance and public policy. Doughty is the only member of the club to live and work in Maine. Dr. Aaron Vela will be joining Jacobs Chiropractic Acupuncture […]