philanthropy
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PublishedApril 12, 2024
Colby College program to aid middle-income families with cap on tuition, room and board
The program is possible because of a $10 million gift from an anonymous donor, the Waterville college said.
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PublishedFebruary 8, 2024
Colby College receives $50 million gift to be used for financial aid
The gift from the Lunder Foundation will support the college's ongoing efforts to enroll and graduate talented students from all backgrounds, according to college officials.
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PublishedDecember 9, 2022
Idexx founder David Shaw, Goldie Hawn team up on children’s mental health
A program funded by Shaw and the Hollywood star's foundation will provide curriculum and training for Maine teachers, to help students regulate their emotions and reduce depression.
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PublishedNovember 21, 2022
Maine health care nonprofit receives $9 million windfall from billionaire MacKenzie Scott
The Maine Health Access Foundation was the only Maine recipient in the latest round of gifts from the philanthropist, who is giving away much of her fortune.
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PublishedOctober 18, 2022
MacKenzie Scott gives Girl Scouts $85 million
It's the largest donation the group has received from an individual since its founding in 1912.
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PublishedMay 11, 2022
MaineHealth to open food pantry in Portland’s former Greyhound bus station
Work on the project is set to begin next month, with help from a $100,000 donation from former lawmaker Sara Gideon.
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PublishedMarch 31, 2022
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Isabel Wilkerson to speak at Colby College commencement
The college's commencement is scheduled for May 22 and other featured speakers that weekend include artist Jamie Wyeth and Dr. Nirav Shah, director of the Maine Center for Disease Control & Prevention.
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PublishedMarch 29, 2022
New Maine-based toothpaste brand aims to take on cancer
Believe Oral Care, founded by Harpswell resident Adam Hewison, is a nonprofit toothpaste company seeking to raise funds for cancer charities and research.
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PublishedJanuary 18, 2022
Portland Museum of Art receives photography collection that ‘puts us at another level’
The gift of more than 600 photographs from Judy Glickman Lauder features works by world-famous artists.
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PublishedJanuary 10, 2022
L.L. Bean donation caps Mercy Hospital fundraising campaign
The Portland hospital said a gift of $500,000 from the Freeport-based retailer helped it reach its $20 million goal.
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