Pulitzer Prize winners Richard Russo and Anthony Doerr spoke at a May 25 fundraiser for Wayfinder Schools.
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Society Notebook: Children’s Museum raises money for new members and more
The annual Passport to the World auction at Thompson’s Point raised $105,000, including $16,000 for scholarships for needy families.
Society Notebook: Buoying support for the Maine Island Trail Association
A fundraiser will help volunteers with the caretaking of private but accessible land.
Society Notebook: MECA fashion show raises scholarship funds in style
The annual MECAmorphosis event puts graduates’ designs on display.
Society Notebook: Wounded Heroes helps new veterans transition home
The money raised at the annual gala and auction will cover expenses before benefits kick in.
Society Notebook: Show of Goodwill finds is great for veterans
The popular Little Black Dress Event raises money for a fund that helps vets in Maine, N.H. and Vermont.
Society Notebook: Sold-out awards dinner reflects ACLU’s recent growth
The late founder of Lee Auto Malls and his children receive the Justice Louis Scolnik Award for their commitment to civil liberties.
Society Notebook: Let’s hear it for the Boys & Girls Clubs
Spring for the Kids raises money for five clubhouses in southern Maine.
Society Notebook: All’s write at the Telling Room gala
The annual Glitterati event raises money for in-school programs and free creative writing classes.
Society Notebook: With jazz and joy, CeleSoireé helps immigrants and their advocates
A sold-out crowd attended the fundrasier for Portland’s Immigration Legal Advocacy Project.