Step into this café and step into a world of conversation, cuisine, and creativity. How lucky for South Portland, Maine that Jeannie Dunnigan and her wild notion of community relocated to the Knightville neighborhood. There’s no missing Jeannie on any day of the week: she’s the one in roller skates – yes, roller skates from […]
From Tragedy to Triumph: Holocaust Survivor Edith Lucas Pagelson
June 2, 2015 By
Edith wrote Against All Odds: A Miracle of Holocaust Survival for her children and grandchildren. She put the unthinkable into words, focusing on the power to persevere and underscoring that even when life looks bleak “you can overcome any challenge that life may present, and know that when there is life there is hope.” Through […]
Jon Huntsman, Sr.: On a Mission to Cure Cancer
May 12, 2015 By
Four-time cancer survivor Jon Huntsman’s willingness to spend his last dollar in search of a cure for cancer may prove that the cure isn’t all about money. A man of integrity, Jon Huntsman, Sr. recently shared the story of his dreams and accomplishments in his book Barefoot to Billionaire: Reflections on a Life’s Work and […]
Supporting the Good Work of Nonprofits Year Round
April 21, 2015 By
Remember those year-end holiday gifts you made to nonprofits? Yes, those gifts, that are now a distant memory as we approach the mid-year point. These organizations provide services to our communities every day of the year. In turn, these nonprofits need the support of all of us who are able to lend a hand to […]
Loon Echo Land Trust and Jon Evans: Stewardship at its Best
January 27, 2015 By
Balancing conservation, stewardship, and economic development is no easy task; Loon Echo Land Trust and Jon Evans make it look easy. As I sit warm and cozy working in my living room with blizzard conditions outside my window, it’s hard to believe I had to trade in my snowshoes for crampons a mere four days […]
January’s Clean Slate: Take Advantage of the Opportunity to Recharge, Restart, and Reboot
January 22, 2015 By
Thanks to the Your Turn Blog Challenge, I’m on a roll. This is day four of the seven-day challenge. I’ve completed four blog posts, joined two blogging communities, and put an end to my drought in the blog-o-sphere. Like many people, I’m using the start of the new year as an opportunity to set some […]
Running for Good: Good for the Community and Good for You
October 14, 2014 By
This Sunday, get off the couch and hit the pavement. Stretch your legs and support an organization helping people who are facing health challenges. If you’re in Maine this Sunday, lace up your running shoes and hit the road for a 5K filled with fun in Brewer or Sanford. Each run will support a nonprofit […]
TD Beach to Beacon 10K Road Race: There’s Room For Everyone at Joanie’s Run
August 3, 2014 By
Here it is Sunday night, the weekend’s winding down, and I’m watching the Boston Red Sox play those dreaded New York Yankees. While this is a good way to end the weekend (as long as the Red Sox win), I find myself thinking about yesterday’s TD Beach to Beacon 10K Road Race along the coast […]
Yarmouth Clam Festival: Still Fresh After 49 Years
July 23, 2014 By
The weather gods were looking out for the organizers of the 49th Annual Yarmouth Clam Festival last weekend. Perhaps the unseasonably cool temperatures and lack of humidity were Mother Nature’s way of acknowledging a job well done. The town of 8,300 along Maine’s southern coast prepares to welcome 100,000 to its village every year to […]
The Sky’s the Limit When Your Board Has the Tools to Give You the Help You Need
January 6, 2014 By
Entering the new year is the perfect opportunity to press the reset button and recharge your nonprofit’s board of directors. By letting each member of your board know exactly what action they can take to help you reach your goals in 2014, you can put your plan into motion and make this year a successful […]
