Gena Canning. Kristen Miale. Heather Sanborn. Lois Skillings. The grand ballroom at the Westin Portland Harborview hotel was packed on a recent Tuesday night as business leaders, educators, entrepreneurs and professionals from all walks of life gathered to celebrate these four women being honored by Mainebiz as 2015’s Women to Watch. “Every year, I’m always […]
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Society Notebook: Portland’s uppermost green living
The 409 Cumberland apartment community celebrates the fruits of its rooftop garden and greenhouse.
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Society Notebook: Sea farmers’ feast
The dinner ending the Maine Seaweed Festival gathers a crowd excited about harvesting ocean greens for food, drinks and other products.
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Society Notebook: Natural connection for Maine teens
Bow Ties and Bean Boots raises $20,000 for Teens to Trails, a Wiscasset girl’s legacy that opens kids to the great outdoors.
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Society Notebook: Gardens nurtured to help many
A Taste of Tidewater raises funds for the University of Maine Gardens in Falmouth to fight hunger and teach horticulture.
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Society Notebook: Maine NCJW group puts time and money where needs are
A wine tasting and silent auction at the Press Hotel in Portland benefits work to improve the lives of women, children and families.
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Society Notebook: Bringing more to the Maine farm table
Twilight Dinners help Cultivating Community make healthy, locally produced food accessible to all.
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Society Notebook: Mental health progress in Maine springs from generosity
Donors give the Lunder Family Alliance at Spring Harbor Hospital in Westbrook a strong start in funding care and job counseling for young adults.
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Society Notebook: Singing in a Portland manor
PORTopera artists perform at Victoria Mansion in a special annual event that boosts both organizations.
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Society Notebook: Free Shakespeare continues to be
MaineStage Shakespeare toasts community support as it begins a fifth season of outdoor performances and mentoring in the Kennebunks.