The act of donating gently used items like couches, chairs, tables and beds is simple, but the impact is profound.
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Posted inMaine
KVCAP needs more volunteer drivers to fill important void
Dozens of volunteers shuttle people in Kennebec and Somerset counties to medical and social service appointments. A few dozen more drivers are needed to keep up with demand, KVCAP officials say.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Post-fire library aid shows there’s just one Maine
A small school’s loss leads to a quick response from ‘neighbors’ all across the state.
Posted inAmy Calder, Columns, Morning Sentinel
Amy Calder: Helping to beautify the world
Claire Prontnicki, 64, of Waterville does her part by collecting trash along the streets, volunteering at the library and training to be a hospice volunteer.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Mainers have much to be thankful for
In the midst of this pandemic, we are surrounded by people who are inspired to help others.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Democracy rests on poll workers’ slightly stooped shoulders
When the integrity of an electoral count is questioned, these are the people who are being called dishonest. This takes me aback, because poll workers are cautious.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Young people can make a difference – if we vote
Turnout among 18- to 29-year-olds has been on the rise, but we still trail other groups. Let’s change that.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: We can’t let food sit and rot while our neighbors go hungry
Forgotten Orchard is encouraging Mainers to look for overlooked fruit along roadsides and in yards and see that it gets harvested and distributed.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: You don’t have to be a superhero to save a life
Blood is always needed, but donors are not always easy to find.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: We’ve had to stop volunteering at Preble Street – please take our place
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.