I love sharing happy news…and this is happy news. One of the big issues we have always tried to help and draw attention to is food insecurity issues in Maine. Townsquare Media Central Maine has a long history of helping out by not only promoting these sorts of events but for years we had the Tanksgiving Food Drive that has recently become Camp Out Hunger. So it makes me very happy to tell you that in 2020, a year of such need and uncertainty, Maine Credit Unions reach a fundraising milestone by hitting a total of $10.4 million raised since 1990 and a record-breaking $966,775 in 2020 with all of its fundraising challenges due to the pandemic. Makes me very proud to be a member of the Maine Credit Union family.
Augusta mother gets books into hands of city students through sixth grade
Crystal Schmidt, whose son, Ricky, is in kindergarten, had the idea to help students with their literacy and keep things interesting while they are home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Gilbert School Principal Sarah Landry, left, and Crystal Schmidt stand last Thursday outside Sylvio J. Gilbert Elementary School in Augusta. Schmidt’s children Ricky, left, and Catharine are with her.
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AUGUSTA As Crystal Schmidt laid on the couch with her 8-month-old baby, she thought how great it would be for students to have new books during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Augusta Mom Gets Books Into Hands Of Local Students
Even though the last year has been filled with sadness and uncertainty, it has also brought out the best in many people.
For example, one Augusta mom wanted to keep with the literacy of local kids, so she stepped up to make it happen.
According to the KJ, Crystal Schmidt s goal was to get a $5 book in the hands of every Augusta student between the ages of Kindergarten and 6th grade.
She quickly realized she was not going to be able to do it alone and enlisted the help of local businesses.
People & Places: Shane Savage named CMGC 2020 Developer of the Year.
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Rangeley Health and Wellness board of directors has announced that Leslie White, MPH, RD, LDN, CSOWM, has been named its executive director. She will assume her new role Jan. 4. Her leadership begins at a critical time for the community and in RHW’S 27-year history. White will succeed Jeanne Thorvaldsen, who is transitioning to a part-time role as RHW’s development director, according to a news release from the organization.
Leslie White, left, and Jeanne Thorvaldsen.
Photo courtesy of RHW
White has been serving as the organization’s deputy director since January. Prior to her tenure at RHW, she worked in a variety of nonprofit settings, in both direct clinical care, and as a healthcare administrator in both Maine and in Pennsylvania.