Category Archives: Giving Corner

7 creative ways to give back this holiday season

One of the best things about the holiday season is how it inspires giving. No matter where we go for our shopping needs, there is the opportunity to leave some extra jingle with the Salvation Army bell ringers or adopt a child in need from the Angel Tree. Since traditions go hand-in-hand with this time of […]

20 states help warm the heads of Bangor’s homeless

As a marathon runner, Louise Cunninghan of Veazie, has often times been reminded of just how harsh Maine winters can be. And as a graduate of the Bangor Citizen’s Police Academy, Cunningham had the opportunity to see first hand just how many are not equipped to be outside in the cold. “It really opened my […]

12-year-old Collects Socks for Bangor’s Homeless

The smell of fresh laundry fills your home, as you match the socks that have not been consumed by the dryer monster. Chances are, by week’s end, you’ll once again put on a pair that aren’t actually a pair but look similar enough. But what if unmatched socks weren’t even an option? What if having […]

Saipan Strong: How Technology Helps Redefine Community

There comes a time when screens and technology can play a remarkable role in helping humanity. Each summer, teams from around the globe travel to Maine to compete in the Senior League World Series at Mansfield Stadium. This week, the Saipan team was here in Bangor when they learned of the devastation left behind by […]