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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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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 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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PublishedDecember 2, 2021
Foundation donating $2.25 million to improve children’s cancer care in Maine
Maine Medical Center said a new pediatric center in Scarborough will be named The Sam L. Cohen Pediatric Infusion Center.
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PublishedOctober 6, 2020
Harold Alfond Foundation pledges $500 million to boost Maine economy
A series of massive donations that is intended to strengthen the state's science and technology education includes major investments in Portland.
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PublishedAugust 6, 2020
Mainers remember Doris Buffett for her great warmth, philanthropy
The older sister of billionaire Warren Buffett gave millions of dollars to educational and social welfare programs in her adopted state, where she died Tuesday at age 92.
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PublishedMay 4, 2020
Anthem pledges over $350,000 to COVID-19 relief efforts in Maine
Funding will help address food insecurity and coronavirus emergency response efforts in the state.
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PublishedApril 7, 2020
Hannaford triples donation to food banks, homeless outreach in 5 states
The supermarket chain is giving $750,000 to COVID-19 response efforts, including $225,000 to organizations in Maine.
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