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Friday, December 27, 201912/27/2019
Maine Points: U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
In Maine Points
The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary is the civilian component of Coast Guard Forces. Founded in 1939 by an Act of Congress as the US Coast Guard Reserves and re-designated the Auxiliary in 1941. It serves you through boating-safety classes, vessel safety checks, and safety patrols on the water and in the air. Members of the Auxiliary have no law-enforcement powers and issue no permits. The 26,000 volunteer members (men and women) donate thousands of hours in support of Coast Guard missions.
Danny is joined by Peter Poulin, FC and Public Affairs Staff Official Tom Roche with U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary / Casco Bay Flotilla 2-1.
The purpose of this program is to let our Mainers know about volunteer opportunities with U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
Friday, December 20, 201912/20/2019
Maine Points: Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine
In Maine Points
The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine has drop in hours two days per week. They have support groups for both men and women. They offer wellness programs, we have comfort items, educational material and we offer creative services such as knitting, drawing/coloring, jewelry making and much more.
They offer all these services free to anyone impacted by cancer. In addition to all these services, the Center can help provide some “Hope, Strength, Courage and Support”.
Danny speaks with Diane Madden & Mallory Cash with The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine and how they are helping our fellow Mainers.
Friday, December 13, 201912/13/2019
Maine Points: Midcoast Humane
In Maine Points
Brunswick Animal Shelter was founded in 1950 by a group of Brunswick citizens concerned with the welfare of the area’s…
Friday, December 6, 201912/06/2019
Maine Points: The Salvation Army
In Maine Points
Major Ronda Ferreira and Tools for Life Director, Mary Irace who are both with The Salvation Army of Greater Portland speak to us about what The Salvation is doing during the Holiday Season.
The Purpose of this program is to discuss about the ongoing the kettle program that helps fund The Salvation Army programs which benefit the community year-round
Wednesday, November 27, 201911/27/2019
Maine Points: Toys For Tots
In Maine Points
The basic mission of the Marine Toys for Tots Program is to collect new unwrapped toys and distribute those toys to less fortunate children at Christmas.The Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, is an IRS recognized 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public charity which was created at the behest of the U. S. Marine Corps in 1991. Danny speaks with Pete Levesque with Toys for Tots.
This program focuses on the work that Toys For Tots does for our Maine Community
Friday, November 22, 201911/22/2019
Maine Points: Civil Air Patrol
In Maine Points
C.A.P.’s mission is to engage in Cadet Programs, Emergency Services, and Aerospace Education. The cadet program mentors cadets through character development and leadership skills training while teaching discipline, respect, and enabling these teens to become the leaders of tomorrow. I have a great respect for that aspect of the program and take great pride in teaching and training these cadets as well.
This program focuses on the importance of Civil Air Patrol has on our community and how one can volunteer.
Thursday, November 14, 201911/14/2019
Maine Points: 100+ Women Who Care Southern Maine
In Maine Points
100+ Women Who Care Southern Maine is a group of 385 local women who are interested in supporting our…
Friday, November 8, 201911/08/2019
Maine Points: Stuff The Bus
In Maine Points
Rewind 100.9 ‘s 14th annual Stuff The Bus Food Drive for Preble Street, presented by Bristol Seafood! Chuck Igo speaks with Preble Street.
Now in their 44th year, Preble Street operates three full-time kitchens and a food pantry to aid our fellow Portland-area residents who would otherwise go hungry. This includes families and individuals who may be employed but sometimes have to choose between basic necessities such as paying for housing or being able to provide enough food to meet their needs.
This program focuses on the need for assistance in supporting our Mainers in providing food to our fellow Portland-area residents that are in need.
Friday, November 1, 201911/01/2019
Maine Points: Helping Maine’s Veterans
In Maine Points
Danny speaks with Joe Reagan from Veterans Count, Cumberland County DA Jonathan Sahrbeck and NAMI Maine about the upcoming event on Tuesday November 12, 2019 – Pathways To Recovery: Resources For Maine’s Veterans & Families, which is presented by RALI MAINE.
In the second half of Maine Points Danny, then goes over Veterans Day Fundraiser on WGAN happening on Saturday November 9th at Bill Dodge GMC in Westbrook.
This program focuses on our Maine veterans and what our Maine organizations are doing to help support our Maine Veterans and their Families
Friday, October 18, 201910/18/2019
Maine Points: EqualityMaine’s Pumpkin Ball
In Maine Points
Rock your Halloween with Blake and Eva at the 2019 Great Pumpkin Ball to benefit EqualityMaine Saturday 10/26 7pm-1am at the State Theatre, starring Peppermint, Season 9 Runner Up on RuPaul’s Drag Race. Blake speaks with Shane And Gia Drew from EqualityMaine
This program focuses on the work that’s EqualityMaine does to create safer schools for LGBTQ+ youth in our community.
