Volunteerism
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PublishedApril 24, 2022
The Maine Millennial: I’ve got good news about kidney donation – pass it on
My friend Ted received one, and my goal is to take part in a living donor transplant swap.
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PublishedMarch 3, 2022
Maine Voices: On 61st anniversary, Peace Corps preparing to meet the moment
HR 1456 will make reforms to many Peace Corps programs and advance ideas for incorporating racial justice and equity in agency activities.
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PublishedFebruary 17, 2022
Maine Voices: Join the 2022 Trek Across Maine – and support healthy lungs
Come take a ride, starting in Brunswick and spanning the entire state, and help us achieve this year’s goal of raising $1 million.
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PublishedJanuary 23, 2022
The Maine Millennial: Organ donors have history on their side
Advances in medical science since the first human-to-human kidney transplant ease the way for donors and recipients.
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PublishedJanuary 16, 2022
The Maine Millennial: Buddy, can you spare a kidney?
Organ donation may not be on the top of most people’s to-do lists, but maybe it should.
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PublishedDecember 29, 2021
Maine Voices: Community action on climate change gives me hope
Visionary initiatives include an MDI electric school bus, stream crossing restoration in Aroostook County and an outdoor gear lending library in Millinocket.
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PublishedDecember 11, 2021
Maine Voices: Mainers should welcome immigrants home – with furniture
The act of donating gently used items like couches, chairs, tables and beds is simple, but the impact is profound.
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PublishedOctober 5, 2021
Volunteers can give seniors a lift in Yarmouth
The Yarmouth Rides program is looking for volunteers to give older residents rides to and from their destinations.
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PublishedSeptember 17, 2021
Maine Voices: Calling high school volunteers for local food security programs
With increased youth involvement, we can strengthen nutrition access for all students and families across Cumberland County.
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PublishedAugust 5, 2021
Our View: Post-fire library aid shows there’s just one Maine
A small school’s loss leads to a quick response from ‘neighbors’ all across the state.