A new summer softball tournament to raise funds for multiple homeless veteran organizations is happening this weekend at the softball fields in Bath.
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Posted inBusiness
Melinda French Gates’ $12.5 billion creates path to unrestricted giving
The nonprofit world is watching with interest to see what Bill Gates’ former wife will do when she leaves the Gates Foundation next month.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Politics
Gov. Mills proposes exempting all Maine nonprofits from sales tax
The change, which would cost the state about $10 million annually, is necessary to simplify the tax code and reduce confusion, officials say.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Skowhegan nonprofits say they have moved on after former director stole thousands
Jason Gayne, the former executive director of the Skowhegan Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Hospice Volunteers of Somerset County, began his prison sentence Monday for stealing thousands from the nonprofits, but leaders of the two organizations said they have already worked to move forward.
Posted inLocal & State
They’ve been quietly helping Mainers for almost 200 years. Now they’re taking time to celebrate themselves.
The Female Samaritans Association has been helping nonprofits in Greater Portland since 1828.
Posted inLocal & State
Waterville audience learns of efforts by veterans group to fight fascist rise
Kristofer Goldsmith, a former sergeant in the U.S. Army, is head of a nonprofit task force that works with state and federal law enforcement and others to counter extremism and gather intelligence on dangerous people and organizations.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Harassing Good Samaritans is on brand for Republican Party
Congressional Republicans have expanded their targets beyond migrants (and Democrats) to include the humanitarian groups that work along the border.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Maine nonprofits depend on local, independent news
Without independent reporting under local stewardship, too many Mainers would remain in the dark about critical issues affecting our communities.
Posted inTimes Record
BoomerTECH Adventures: Technology for the common good is good
When boomertechadventures.com was launched nearly 10 years ago, we identified “three C’s” for our new organization. We strive to be creative, communicate often and contribute to the common good. As educators, our focus has been to use creativity when communicating with students, contributing to their future success. As repurposed baby boomers, each of us at […]
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Society Notebook: Center for Grieving Children celebrates 35 years of the healing power of love
The annual Love Gala returned for the first time since the pandemic began.