News for Community
Thursday, September 26, 2024
Coats of Kindness is a community-driven initiative that ensures that those in need have FREE coats, offering essential warmth and comfort during Maine’s chilly months. These coats make a tangible difference in the lives of people of all ages. Donations and your sponsorships empower us to purchase and distribute coats on your behalf. From Nov. – March we collect new and gently used coats. Gold Star ...read more
Categories: Community
Thursday, September 26, 2024
Turkey Drive- In partnership with Free the Z and the WABI Telethon, and in thanks to our generous sponsor First National Bank, Penquis raises funds to help families facing food insecurity during Thanksgiving. This program partners with 40 other programs and will serve 5,500 households this year. This event is held at Brewer Hannaford Parking lot. We accept cash donations and physical turkeys from ...read more
Categories: Community
Monday, September 23, 2024
Brewer, Maine (September 20, 2024) — As we move from summer into the fall and winter seasons, it is important to protect yourself from respiratory illnesses like COVID-19, RSV, and influenza (flu). One of the best ways to stay healthy is to make sure you are protected through vaccination. It is recommended to get your flu shot in September or October, which is considered the beginning of flu ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Community
Monday, September 23, 2024
Literacy Volunteers of Bangor launches more accessible certification for interested tutors
BANGOR, Maine – Literacy Volunteers of Bangor (LVB) is recruiting new volunteer tutors to teach Bangor area adults who want to read, write, and/or speak and understand English better. Certification training for new tutors will begin in October with an information session on Wednesday, October 16 from 6-8 ...read more
Categories: Education, Community, General News Article
Monday, August 26, 2024
Northern Light Cancer Care in Brewer is pleased to welcome three oncologists to the team: Erdem Altunel, MD; Dawn Brooks, MD; and Kamal Sahu, MD.
Dr. Altunel earned his medical degree from Ankara University School of Medicine in Ankara, Turkey. He completed an Internal Medicine Residency at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston and a Fellowship in Oncology ...read more
Categories: Community
Friday, January 26, 2024
Bangor, Maine – The Christine B. Foundation (CBF) has provided medically tailored grocery packages equivalent to 400,000 meals to eastern Maine residents affected by cancer since March 2020. With only two staff and 120+ volunteers leading the mission, the Cancer Nutrition Assistance Program has grown tremendously in the last 3.5 years and experienced an increased need for this integrated ...read more
Categories: Chamber, General News Article, Community, Press Release
