The event raised $38,000 to help with upkeep along the Maine Island Trail.
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Society Notebook: Spurwink is all about inclusivity
The behavioral health nonprofit named Maine Needs founder Angela Stone its Humanitarian of the Year.
Society Notebook: Opera Maine goes big for ‘Aida’
An Egyptian-themed gala raised money for the ambitious summer production.
Society Notebook: Portland chamber celebrates women who empower, inspire and unite
The first WE Rock awards reception was held in April.
Society Notebook: Breast cancer survivors stride with pride at Runway for Hope
The event raised $61,000 for New England Breast Cancer Alliance.
Society Notebook: Indigo Arts Alliance auctions work by residency program alums
The Spring is in the AiR benefit was also a celebration of the Portland nonprofit’s fifth anniversary.
Society Notebook: Dentists brush up on dance moves for competition
Dancing with the Dentists raised money for Maine Resiliency Center, Veggies to Table, The Root Cellar and Mainely Teeth.
Society Notebook: EqualityMaine event evokes range of emotions
EqualityMaine’s 39th anniversary awards ceremony packed a lot of emotions into one night: recognizing the LGBTQ+ community’s heartbreaks, lifting up its leaders, fundraising for its future, whooping and hollering with the Curbside Queens, and getting groovy with DJ Disco Dungeon. Executive Director Gia Drew got a little emotional, standing on the Aura stage and looking […]
Society Notebook: Cabinet of Wonder draws curious Mechanics’ Hall supporters
In its second year, the event more than doubled the amount of money raised.
Society Notebook: TempoArt fundraiser is for the birds
The Portland nonprofit has commissioned a sculpture of a pair of 20-foot bamboo egrets by Back Cove.