Cumberland deputy provides much needed distraction after tree falls on family home
A Cumberland County deputy gave two young children a much-needed distraction after a tree fell on their home during Friday’s
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Local businesses help spread holiday joy
Each year, the Press Herald Toy Fund is helped by local businesses that donate their services to help get gifts
Read MoreUnhoused community celebrates Christmas together at Auburn’s Drop-in Center
Pleasant Street Drop-in Center held its first Christmas dinner Sunday, bringing out nearly 50 people for the occasion.Read More
Read MoreGouldsboro opens warming center
GOULDSBORO — Due to the widespread power outages caused by Winter Storm Elliott, the town of Gouldsboro has opened its
Read MoreChristmas may have been cold, but some Mainers without power felt warmth from volunteers
There was plenty of Christmas spirit on display on Sunday, as Red Cross volunteers welcomed people at a warming center
Read MoreAugusta Community Christmas Dinner volunteers deliver meals, fellowship
Volunteers at the South Parish Congregational Church prepared meals on Christmas Day while other delivered the food to community members.Read
Read MoreWaterville Area Soup Kitchen serves first Christmas meal in new location
The volunteers of the Waterville Area Soup Kitchen welcomed the local community to the organization’s first Christmas lunch at The
Read MoreMenino family keeping Christmas toy drive tradition alive
The family of former Boston Mayor Tom Menino are keeping their tradition of holding an annual toy drive in Dorchester
Read More‘You’ve made such a difference’
The gifts not only bring joy to children who most need it, they bring relief and hope to their parents.Read
Read MoreHolden’s 25 Days of Kindness ‘explodes’ this season to help more residents in need
Holden resident Judy Sibley is a big believer in rescuing people and animals, especially at Christmastime. A year ago, she
Read MoreFood pantries in Androscoggin, Oxford and Franklin counties
ANDROSCOGGIN COUNTY Kaydenz Kitchen Food Pantry 550 Lisbon St., Lewiston; (207) 577-7942 https://www.facebook.com/kaydenzkitchen Leeds Community Church, Deacon’s Food Pantry 123
Read MoreHow to help those who help people without homes
List of local service agencies accepting donations to help the homeless and at-risk populations in Maine.Read More
Read MoreSand for Seniors program providing security for Jay residents
JAY – A new collaboration between the Public Works Department and the Police Department aims to help keep the most
Read MoreFranklin Savings Bank and employees donate over $28,000 for local school food assistance programs
FARMINGTON – Franklin Savings Bank (FSB) employees come together multiple times a year to celebrate achievements as well creatively give
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