College Guild in Brunswick received $5,000 the Bangor Savings Bank Foundation’s grant program.
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Posted inTimes Record
Brunswick nonprofit that helps sexual assault victims voluntarily recognizes labor union
Sexual Assault Support Services of Midcoast Maine leadership voluntarily recognized a labor union formed by the advocacy group’s workers, a move labor experts called unusual.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Roux Institute campus development plan scaled back after neighborhood outcry
The nonprofit developer of a high-tech education and entrepreneurial hub in Portland has cut the project’s size by more than 25% in reaction to residents’ concerns.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
New unions in Portland make racial justice a top priority
Young, progressive workers say they want enforceable contracts that reflect management’s pledges of support for diversity, equity and inclusion.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Transparency lacking in coverage of F3 Defense controversy
The Maine entrepreneurship nonprofit that trained F3 was denied the chance to offer an informed response to reports that racial animus motivated F3’s founder.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Maine small-business mentoring group reports record year
SCORE Maine, which has over 130 volunteers, said the pandemic helped create increased demand for its services.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Cutler donations shine light on how we fund campaigns
As Maine politicians rush to return his donations, let’s remember that ‘dark money’ is a bigger problem than individual donors.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly
Forum: Businesses need to support nonprofits like Furniture Friends
In today’s economy, local nonprofits need all the help we can get. Inflation is high, businesses are struggling to hire and economic output still hasn’t returned to “normal” – far from it. And everywhere, people are in need. Of course, the private sector understands the current economic crisis firsthand. With our state’s jobless claims still in […]
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Natural Resources Council of Maine CEO Lisa Pohlmann to retire
Pohlmann has been involved with the council for 22 years and is its first female chief executive.
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Maine Community Foundation names new president and CEO
Incoming chief executive Deborah Ellwood is a leader in the field of community foundations with close ties to Maine.