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The Maine Millennial: You don’t have to be a superhero to save a life

by Victoria Hugo-Vidal July 5, 2020July 4, 2020

Blood is always needed, but donors are not always easy to find.

Portland looking for shopping volunteers for elderly

April 13, 2020

PORTLAND — The city’s Office of Elder Affairs is starting a temporary volunteer service to provide grocery shopping and food delivery to elderly residents during the coronavirus pandemic. Portland residents 65 or older who are unable to go to a grocery store or food pantry and have no family or friends able to help are […]

Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: We’ve had to stop volunteering at Preble Street – please take our place

by Susan Sterling Special to the Press Herald April 1, 2020April 1, 2020

People at lower risk of COVID-19 are urged to consider donating their time to organizations that can’t close their doors without abandoning the most vulnerable.

The Forecaster

Volunteers needed to shovel snow for elderly

January 1, 2020December 27, 2019

PORTLAND — The Age-Friendly Portland Steering Committee is looking for volunteers to shovel snow for elderly neighbors this winter. Neighborhood volunteer coordinators are also needed to help match Portland residents aged 65 and older with local volunteer groups and individuals willing to help with snow removal. For questions or to volunteer your time, contact Linda […]

The Forecaster

Yarmouth nonprofit seeks volunteer help

December 23, 2019

YARMOUTH — Yarmouth Cares About Neighbors is looking for volunteers to help with three new programs that are specially designed to help local seniors maintain their independence while making key connections within the community. The Handy Helper Program needs volunteers who can perform light household maintenance such as replacing light bulbs, raking leaves, cleaning windows, […]

Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster

Scarborough Terrace honors longtime animal lover

by Michael Kelley December 18, 2019December 18, 2019

The Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland and one of its dedicated volunteers are this year’s award recipients.

Local & State, News

People on front lines battle squeeze on Maine’s EMS system

by Colin Woodard December 9, 2019December 9, 2019

Thanks to them, 911 callers have yet to feel the pinch of rising costs and a jury-rigged and inadequate funding model.

The Forecaster

City seeks to fill vacancies on boards, committees

November 26, 2019

SOUTH PORTLAND — The city has openings on various boards and committees, including on the Board of Appeals (District 2), the Economic Development Committee (District 2), the Affordable Housing Committee, the Civil Service Commission, the Transit Advisory Committee and the Comprehensive Plan Implementation Committee. Interested residents should visit southportland.org/our-city/board-and-committees/ for details and fill out an […]