Close to Their Hearts
MaineCF's effort to pair donors with nonprofit organizations and projects that mirror their interests brings a popular program to the Center for Wildlife in Cape Neddick.
View ArticleWarm Welcome
A new nonprofit in the Augusta area builds community relationships as it provides stepping stones to immigrants.
View ArticleCommunities Come Together for Young Children
We report on progress by six community organizations awarded a MaineCF Early Childhood Community Grant last year to gather data about their 0-5 population, map community resources, identify barriers,...
View ArticleHonoring King Cummings’ Legacy
When King Cummings of Stratton died in 1989, he and his wife left a legacy of charitable giving that benefits the rural region they loved.
View ArticleConnectivity Counts
MaineCF is working with partners across the counties to bridge a broadband gap and increase connectivity.
View ArticleVision and Persistence Sustain a New Business Model
Mike Dubyak, chairman of WEX, reflects on his entrepreneurial career and hopes for Maine's educational pipeline.
View ArticleTapping the Local Network
Neighbors helping neighbors has long been a way of life in rural Maine, but the residents of one small town have taken that a step further to help boost the local economy.
View ArticleA Multi-State Search Leads to Ellsworth
A bio-tech entrepreneur from Pennsylvania searched the country for an affordable place to expand her business, and found just the right place in Maine.
View ArticleGrowing Big Ideas
Maine has long flourished with hard work, practicality, and imagination. Today MaineCF supports research, advocacy, and grants that enhance our state's entrepreneurial spirit.
View ArticleFrom the Chairs and President
This annual report highlights some of our work and its impact on the lives of Maine people.
View ArticleRoger N. Heald Fund: Preserving Maine’s Landscape
A nearly $9 million bequest to MaineCF from an anonymous donor will triple the size of MaineCF grantmaking for conservation beginning next year. The Roger N. Heald Fund, half dedicated to conservation...
View ArticleEileen Conlon: Instant Entrepreneur
Eileen Conlon’s first sign that she might launch her startup business at age 65 was, well, a sign. She and her husband Gary Lenox, transplants from Boston to northern Maine and then Wells, saw it three...
View ArticleMike Mwenedata: Inspired by Rwanda
Mike Mwenedata’s big idea started small, in a coffee shop with free Wi-Fi where he watched customer after customer fork over $4 for a cup of joe.
View ArticleCyndi Prince: Committed to Healthy Homes
Cyndi Prince’s first steps toward a growing entrepreneurial business began with an experiment in her Camden laundry room. She’d just started her family and wanted to use the safest products – starting...
View ArticleA Trail of Art
A patchwork of public art created by 600 children has put Maine on the American Barn Quilt Trail.
View ArticleProfessional Advisor: Keep the Conversation Going
Damariscotta attorney Matthew Newman takes a team approach to understanding his clients’ philanthropic vision.
View ArticleThe Sargent Family Pool
Herb Sargent was devoted to supporting youth development, especially in Penobscot County. His daughters share his passion – and continue his commitment.
View ArticleCaring for Community
Together, Dee Sabattus, Brian Bernatchez, and Brooke Parish expand the community knowledge – and geographic reach – of MaineCF’s Board.
View ArticleMusical Magic
Palaver Music Center in Portland is introducing preschoolers to string instruments, including child-size cellos.
View ArticleChair’s Page: Progress – and Care – for All
“Now more than ever, it’s all about community,” says MaineCF Board Chair Karen Stanley.
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