Nonprofits

The transfer to the local Neighborhood Housing Trust preserves eight affordable homes in a 130-year-old building near downtown Kennebunkport.

Penobscot Community Health Care plans to close its Adult Wellness Center in Bangor later this year after its President and CEO warned that the organization's financial future is at serious risk.

The Portland-based nonprofit cultural hub and member-supported library, selected George Jreije from 51 applicants for the year-long residency, which begins Sept. 22.

“Horses are tucked away in backyards and down private dirt roads, so it’s really hard to know how bad the situation can be. It continues to be an issue,” said the society’s director.

As Maine considers how to use its share of the settlement, one nonprofit leader recommends asking a fundamental question: What will we build for young people in the real world?

To date, Freeport Community Services has raised $2.7 million of the $3.5 million needed for the retrofit.

As chief operating officer at the Island Institute, Doug Schlemmer will lead operational strategy and work to strengthen organizational capabilities that support the nonprofit's mission and long-term strategic goals.

Julie Gondzar, director of development for Greater Portland Landmarks, tells podcast host Greg Boulos, “preservation isn’t a fight against growth."

Independent evaluations found the trust’s direct cash assist improved participants’ lives, with all current on rent, weekly earnings increased and the share enrolled in education or training doubled.

As part of an ongoing partnership with Marine Mammals of Maine, Central Maine Power Co. is sponsoring a rescued harbor seal named Current.