Connie Venskus will participate virtually in the 26-mile Dana Farber Jimmy Fund Walk, all within 1.5 miles of her home.
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Youth programs to benefit from Rangeley library Summer Celebration
The Rangeley Public Library Summer Celebration, on Thursday, Aug. 14, is the 20th year of this wonderful fundraising event. Begun in 2005 to fund a remodel of the Children’s Rooms this event has been a major funding source for the library ever since. The first celebration was spearheaded by Board President Linda Caspar and Co-chaired […]
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Texas nonprofit again questions use of Lewiston shooting victims fund
A nonprofit born out of the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, is urging the Maine Attorney General’s Office to revisit how more than $6 million in Lewiston shooting relief donations were distributed.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
After tragedy, widower looks to improve emergency responses in Weld and beyond
Brent Daugherty, who has been visiting Weld for decades is working to improve emergency responses after his wife died from a fall last summer in Weld.
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Mt. Abram Regional High School craft fair raises money for student activities
Mt. Abram students fundraised and community members sold their crafts at the Mt. Abram craft fair.
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R.E.D. Fridays at Shelly’s Hometown Market support veteran affiliates
Started in 2018, R.E.D. Fridays have garnered more than $10,000 for groups that work with veterans.
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MSAD 58 board discusses funding
The MSAD 58 board of directors discussed fundraisers and funding during the Oct. 17 meeting.
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Relics from the past find new homes at Washburn-Norlands Living History Center auction in Livermore
Proceeds from the auction will go towards the major restoration project that will tell more of the story of the Washburns and an incredible community.
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Rumford woman doing virtual Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk again
Connie Venskus has been part of the Jimmy Fund Walk fundraiser since 2011 and is hoping to reach a personal total of $25,000 to support of research and patient care at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Mt. Blue Boosters ‘frustrated’ with district directors
Director Rich Ruhlin told the RSU 9 board of directors on Tuesday, Feb. 13, the Mt. Blue Boosters are frustrated with the board over a lack of clarity with the fundraising efforts.