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Posted inTimes Record
Restorative Justice Project announces Midcoast volunteer training
Across the Midcoast, the Restorative Justice Project is building a community-led justice hub in each county lead by local residents and is seeking volunteers. The project’s vision is to collectively construct a new model for supporting each other, forging and strengthening community bonds, and responding to harms perpetuated in local neighborhoods and communities, the organization […]
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Portland immigration clinic helps asylum seekers take ‘first step of a very long road’
With help from volunteers and nonprofits, more than 300 new Mainers fleeing persecution in other countries have recently begun the process of securing asylum – and safety.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: Medicine is a group project
Maine Med was full almost to bursting when I had my donor kidney removed there, but the staff made me feel like I was the only patient in the building.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: Ask and ye shall receive
I don’t know the person who’ll be receiving my donated left kidney. I’m just glad they’ll receive it.
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
Giving Voice: Increasing awareness of The Gathering Place
I am reminded at times when in conversation that not everyone is aware of The Gathering Place (TGP) in Brunswick. What is TGP? Where is TGP located? Who does TGP serve? What happens at TGP? Let me begin first with the mission of TGP. Mission: To provide a safe, welcoming and comfortable space for people […]
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Harpswell nurse named health care ‘Champion’ for push to vaccinate seniors
Harpswell resident Gayle Hays was one of just six people to win the title of New England UnitedHealthcare Champion this summer for her work helping local seniors get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: May I give you a reason to be hopeful?
The needs of our friends and neighbors increase every day. My community, despite being divided on many fronts, comes together to meet those needs.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Loudmouths take joy out of high school sports
With abuse on the rise, coaches and game officials are in short supply.
Posted inTimes Record
New Big Brothers Big Sisters leader shares big goals
New Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bath/Brunswick Executive Director Carol Marquis hopes to dramatically scale up the mentorship program’s reach in the next few years in order to serve more area youth.